Implementing a safe and reliable process for medication administration.

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Implementing a safe and reliable process for medication administration.

June 6, 2012

Richardson B, Bromirski B, Hayden A. Clin Nurse Spec. 2012;26(3):169-76.

This commentary describes an initiative that successfully improved medication safety at one hospital.

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