Impact of a statewide reporting system on medication error reduction.

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Impact of a statewide reporting system on medication error reduction.

November 1, 2006

Rask K; Hawley J; Davis A; Naylor D; Thorpe K.

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The authors analyzed the effectiveness of an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)–supported safe medication use program that is part of a statewide patient safety effort in Georgia.

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