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Improving process while changing practice: FMEA and medication administration.
Riehle MA, Bergeron D, Hyrkäs K. Nurs Manage. 2008;39:28-33.

This article describes one hospital's experience using failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to transform the medication delivery process.
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