The nurse is caring for a patient admitted for the removal of an infected appendix. Which actions by the nurse would indicate an understanding of the 2012 hospital safety goals? (Select all that apply.)
A) Places an identification band on the right arm
B) Marks the surgical site with a black-felt pen
C) Checks medications three times before administration.
D) Washes hands between patients and/or when soiled.
E) Removes allergy bands prior to transfer to surgery.

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The 2012 hospital goals include the following broad categories: Identify patients correctly (Placing an ID band on the right are), improve staff communication, use medicines safely (Check medications three times before administration), prevent infection (Washing hands), identify patient safety risks, and prevent mistakes in surgery (Mark the surgical site with a black-felt pen). Removing allergy bands would prevent identification of that patient's safety risk.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Admitted for the Removal