Question

Which of these strategies might a hospital use to increase patient safety? Check all of the boxes that apply.

patient education flyers

nonslip surfaces on floors

removing all X–rays from use in the hospital

assigning patients color–coded wrist bands

Answer 1

- patient education flyers — Yes. Education reduces errors (medication mistakes, fall risk, infection prevention).
- nonslip surfaces on floors — Yes. Reduces falls and related injuries.
- removing all X–rays from use in the hospital — No. Diagnostic imaging is essential; hospitals instead limit unnecessary imaging and follow radiation-safety protocols.
- assigning patients color-coded wrist bands — Yes. Color bands communicate allergies, fall risk, DNR status, etc., and improve safety.