Commentary Clinical alarms: complexity and common sense. Citation Text: Phillips J. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL June 21, 2006 Phillips J. View more articles from the same authors. The author discusses the components of an alarm safety system and how to assess risks in that system. PubMed citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Phillips J. Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Neuroscience critical care: the role of the advanced practice nurse in patient safety. November 23, 2005 How safe do patients feel? December 14, 2005 When Doctors Don't Listen. January 23, 2013 Engaging as partners in patient safety: the experience of librarians. April 8, 2009 Achieving an Exceptional Patient and Family Experience of Inpatient Hospital Care. March 23, 2011 Addressing the Opioid Crisis in the United States. November 2, 2016 A long way to go. 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Medicare study finds teaching hospitals have higher risk of complications; findings disputed. February 29, 2012
Achieving Safe Health Care: Delivery of Safe Patient Care at Baylor Scott & White Health. January 6, 2016
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