A model for developing high-reliability teams.

William Riley; Stanley E. Davis; Kristi K. Miller; Mac McCullough

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A model for developing high-reliability teams.

August 4, 2010

Riley W, Davis SE, Miller KK, et al. J Nurs Manag. 2010;18(5):556-63.

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Providing background on high reliability organizations, this article explains how nurse managers can help establish high reliability teams at the unit level.

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