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National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) Standards

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Element of Performance

Establish policies and procedures for managing the alarms identified in EP 2. At a minimum, address the following:
  • Clinically appropriate settings for alarm signals

  • When alarm signals can be disabled

  • When alarm parameters can be changed

  • Who in the organization has the authority to set alarm parameters

  • Who in the organization has the authority to change alarm parameters

  • Who in the organization has the authority to set alarm parameters to “off”

  • Monitoring and responding to alarm signals

  • Checking individual alarm signals for accurate settings, proper operation, and detectability

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