Consumer Guide to Adverse Health Events.

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Consumer Guide to Adverse Health Events.

February 28, 2015

St Paul, MN: Minnesota Department of Health; 2015.

This report provides background on the Minnesota Never Events reporting initiative, tips for patients on how to receive the safest care possible, and a table of events reported by all hospitals in the state.

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