A check-up for safety culture in "my patient care area."

J. Bryan Sexton; Lori A. Paine; James Manfuso; Christine G. Holzmueller; Elizabeth A. Martinez; Dana Moore; David G. Hunt; Peter J. Pronovost

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A check-up for safety culture in "my patient care area."

January 2, 2017

Sexton JB, Paine LA, Manfuso J, et al.

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