Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety.

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Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety.

November 30, 2005

Baker D, ed. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission. ISSN: 1553-7250.

This monthly, peer-reviewed journal provides both empirical studies and practical instructions on how to understand and implement interventions to improve patient safety and quality.

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