American Nurses Association Celebrates Inclusion of Nurse Staffing in Joint Commission’s National Performance Goals
On October 13, 2025, the American Nurses Association (ANA) proudly celebrated a historic victory for nurses and patients alike: for the first time ever, nurse staffing has been elevated within The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals, now renamed the National Performance Goals.
This milestone marks the culmination of years of tireless advocacy, collaboration, and leadership by ANA and its partners, who worked to elevate safe staffing as a core component of patient safety and care quality.
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