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Reducing surgical complications.
Griffin FA. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2007;33:660-665.

The author supports the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 5 Million Lives Campaign by recommending several changes in care outlined in the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP), including minimal practice variation, improved teamwork and communication, and increased reliability in processes.
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