Minnesota Hospital Association Statewide Project: SAFE from FALLS.

Julie Apold; Patricia A. Quigley

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Minnesota Hospital Association Statewide Project: SAFE from FALLS.

May 23, 2012

Apold J, Quigley PA. J Nurs Care Qual. 2012;27(4):299-306.

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