Newspaper/Magazine Article Strengthening the core. Middle managers play a vital role in improving safety. Citation Text: Federico F, Bonacum D. Strengthening the core. Middle managers play a vital role in improving safety. Healthcare executive. 2010;25(1):68-70. Copy Citation Format: Google ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL January 6, 2010 Federico F, Bonacum D. Healthcare executive. 2010;25(1):68-70. View more articles from the same authors. This piece outlines steps such as training and senior leader support that can help enhance the role of middle managers in patient safety and quality improvement. PubMed citation Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Federico F, Bonacum D. Strengthening the core. Middle managers play a vital role in improving safety. 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