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Kaiser learns from tragic medical errors.
Rusk K. Assignment 7. ABC7news.com. May 26, 2008.

In the context of statewide efforts to prevent medication errors, increase reporting, and share best practices, this news video addresses how hospitals are employing both low- and high-tech solutions to improve patient safety. The story also covers barcoding, the Five Rights, transparency, and efforts to get safety information into patients' hands.

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