Their implementation by the health industry is feasible in the near term.
Consumers can readily appreciate their value.
Health plans, purchasers and consumers can easily ascertain their presence or absence in selecting among health care providers. Our initial selection of these three safety standards does not imply lack of support for the many other important methods of improving or assuring patient safety. We intend to expand this list as we identify other opportunities to improve safety with these four features. An Rx for Rx. Prescriptions in hospitals should be computerized.