Munson Medical Center: embedding a culture of safety and QI into the organization.

Terry Haslinger

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Munson Medical Center: embedding a culture of safety and QI into the organization.

November 5, 2008

Haslinger T. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2008;34(11):665-70.

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This commentary highlights the 2008 American Hospital Association Quest for Quality prize winner and presents their approach to implementing a culture of safety.

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