Here are the top 10 patient safety concerns:
1. Lack of support between health IT configurations and organization workflow
2. Patient identification errors
3. Insufficient management of behavioral health issues in non-behavioral health settings
4. Poor disinfection and cleaning of flexible endoscopes
5. Inadequate test-result reporting and follow-up
6. Poor monitoring of respiratory depression among patients prescribed opioids
7. Medication errors related to pounds and kilograms
8. Unintentionally retained objects
9. Insufficient antimicrobial stewardship
10. Failing to support a culture of safety
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