Safe practice environment chapter proposed by USP.

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Safe practice environment chapter proposed by USP.

December 17, 2008

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. December 4, 2008;13:1-3.

This article discusses work space factors that can affect safe medication delivery, including lighting, interruptions, noise level, and physical space design.

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