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Innovation in practice: a multidisciplinary medication safety initiative.

July 15, 2015

Eid KA. Nursing. 2015;45(7):14-6.

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Robust processes that enable review and analysis of medical errors are critical to support organizational learning. This commentary highlights one institution's experience convening a multidisciplinary committee focused on improving medication administration through analysis of medication-related incidents and implementing interventions based on the group's findings.

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