Organizational Policy/Guidelines

A Culture of Safety in EMS Systems.

September 17, 2018

Irving, TX: American College of Emergency Physicians; 2014.

This guidance recognizes risks associated with emergency medical services and provides recommendations to support the implementation of a safety culture in this setting.

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