Distractions and their impact on patient safety.

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Distractions and their impact on patient safety.

March 13, 2013

Feil M. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. March 2013;10:1-10.

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Analyzing data submitted to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System, this piece outlines the types of distractions that contribute to medical errors and recommends strategies to mitigate them.

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