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Dallas Ebola case shows even sound plans can fail spectacularly.

October 15, 2014

Loftis RL. Dallas Morning News. October 5, 2014.

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Guidelines and rules are developed to help augment safety, but they cannot guarantee it. This news article explores the potential causes for a missed diagnosis of Ebola despite screening procedures for the virus, including weaknesses in an electronic health record system, complacency, and poor communication.

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