The Johns Hopkins Hospital: identifying and addressing risks and safety issues.

Lori A Paine; David R Baker; Beryl J Rosenstein; Peter Pronovost

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The Johns Hopkins Hospital: identifying and addressing risks and safety issues.

March 6, 2005

Paine LA, Baker DR, Rosenstein BJ, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Saf. 2004;30(10):543-50.

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Johns Hopkins has been recognized for their efforts toward transparency, innovation, and successful engagement of their leadership, and this article provides a thoughtful model for other academic medical centers to mirror the rapid improvements made at Johns Hopkins.

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