Engineering a Learning Healthcare System: A Look at the Future: Workshop Summary.

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Engineering a Learning Healthcare System: A Look at the Future: Workshop Summary.

July 27, 2011

Grossmann C, Goolsby WA, Olsen L, McGinnis JM; Institute of Medicine and National Academy of Engineering. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press; 2011. ISBN: 9780309120647.

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This report builds on earlier work discussing how process and systems engineering practices can help health care organizations improve quality and safety.

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