Introduction of the Annual Patient Safety Goal
Joint Commission of Taiwan invited clinical experts of patient safety to formulate national patient safety goals, strategies, principles and referential practices that are adopted from the annual goals and practices of the American JCAHO ( Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations ) for the use and reference of the related medical affairs . As from 2004, the annual patient safety goals have been increased from 5 to 10 items. Besides, active and positive descriptions are adopted to promote the patient safety in Taiwan .
The principles for setting the goals are considered upon 5 aspects:

• 1.Universality
• 2.Accessibility
• 3.Phased
• 4.Concentration
• 5.Systematic

The quality of medical service is based on "Patient safety" which is the commonest goal for healthcare providers and patients. The proposal of patient safety goals elucidates government’s determination in providing our people with safety medical care. It is expected that medical experts and the public can work together to promote the healthcare quality in Taiwan as well as building a safety medical environment.