Different roles, same goal: risk and quality management partnering for patient safety. By the ASHRM Monographs Task Force.

Vicki Bokar; Diane G. Perry

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Different roles, same goal: risk and quality management partnering for patient safety. By the ASHRM Monographs Task Force.

October 24, 2007

Bokar V, Perry DG.; 2007:17-23, 25.

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This monograph describes how a coordinated effort between hospital risk management and quality improvement teams can enhance patient safety.

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