On the ball: leadership for patient safety and learning in critical care.

Deborah Tregunno; Lianne Jeffs; Linda McGillis Hall; Ross Baker; Diane Doran; Sue Bookey Bassett

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On the ball: leadership for patient safety and learning in critical care.

August 12, 2009

Tregunno D, Jeffs L, Hall LMG, et al. J Nurs Adm. 2009;39(7-8):334-9.

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This study analyzed the role of critical care nursing leadership in ensuring patient safety.

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