Innovations to improve patient safety.

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Innovations to improve patient safety.

June 1, 2016

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Health Care Innovations Exchange. May 18, 2016.

This issue highlights innovations that can be applied in a variety of health care environments to prevent hospital-acquired conditions. The resources include the Chartbook on Patient Safety and checklist, decision support, and screening programs.

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