Josie's Story: A Patient Safety Curriculum.

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Josie's Story: A Patient Safety Curriculum.

June 1, 2016

Kaprielian VS; Sullivan DT; Josie King Foundation.

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The experience of Sorrel King and the death of her daughter has motivated health care leaders and the industry to improve patient safety. This curriculum provides a set of materials that incorporates lessons from Josie's Story into existing educational programs.

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