Joint Commission Perspectives on Patient Safety.

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Joint Commission Perspectives on Patient Safety.

March 6, 2005

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This monthly newsletter gives readers “how-to” information on analyzing and preventing errors. While the newsletter emphasizes prevention (a proactive approach), it also addresses the real-world issues of reacting to adverse events. The newsletter ceased publication at the close of 2011.

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