When were the National Patient Safety Goals first published?

The National Patient Safety Goals were first published in 2003. This initiative was established by The Joint Commission as part of their efforts to improve patient safety within healthcare organizations. The goals were developed to address specific areas of concern identified in patient safety and aimed at reducing the risk of sentinel events, which are unexpected events resulting in death or serious physical or psychological harm. By setting these standards, healthcare organizations were encouraged to implement practices that would enhance patient safety. The introduction of the National Patient Safety Goals marked a significant step toward systematic improvements in healthcare quality and patient care.