Cultural transformation toward patient safety: one conversation at a time.

Martie L. Moore; Patrice A. Putman

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Cultural transformation toward patient safety: one conversation at a time.

April 16, 2008

Moore ML, Putman PA. Nurs Admin Q. 2008;32(2):102-108.

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This article describes an initiative to train hospital employees in communication effectiveness to help them voice their concerns regarding patient care.

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