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A Framework for Safe, Reliable, and Effective Care.

February 15, 2017

Frankel A, Haraden C, Federico F, Lenoci-Edwards J. Cambridge, MA: Institute for Healthcare Improvement and Safe & Reliable Healthcare; 2017.

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A systems approach to safety can achieve lasting improvements in health care. This report presents a nine-component framework that emphasizes elements of the learning health care system and safety culture to guide organizations toward improvement. The authors emphasize the importance of engaging patients and their families as members of the care team.

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