Getting boards on board: engaging governing boards in quality and safety.

James B. Conway

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Getting boards on board: engaging governing boards in quality and safety.

May 14, 2008

Conway JB. Jt Comm J Qual Saf. 2008;34(4):214-220.

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This article discusses tactics from IHI's 5 Million Lives Campaign to encourage board-level involvement in improving quality and reducing harm.

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