Creating a culture of safety by using checklists.

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Creating a culture of safety by using checklists.

March 13, 2013

Huang L, Kim R, Berry W. AORN J. 2013;97(3):365-8.

This commentary reveals how implementing perioperative checklists in conjunction with the Safe Surgery 2015 initiative can promote a culture of safety in surgical care.

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