Improving operating room safety.

Scott N. Hurlbert; Jill Garrett

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Improving operating room safety.

December 16, 2009

Hurlbert SN, Garrett J. Patient Saf Surg. 2009;3(1):25.

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A training program focused on preoperative briefings resulted in an improvement in operating room safety culture.

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