Improving nursing unit teamwork.

Beatrice J. Kalisch; Suzanne M Begeny

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Improving nursing unit teamwork.

January 4, 2006

Kalisch BJ, Begeny SM. J Nurs Adm. 2005;35(12):550-556.

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The authors share several strategies for improving teamwork among nurses, including standardizing the work environment to build familiarity and stability.

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