Achieving Safe and Reliable Healthcare: Strategies and Solutions.

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Achieving Safe and Reliable Healthcare: Strategies and Solutions.

March 6, 2005

Leonard MS, Frankel A, Simmonds T, Vega KB. Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press; 2004.

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The authors provide examples of tools and methods used to achieve a culture of safety in health care organizations.

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