Journey to no preventable risk: The Baylor Health Care System patient safety experience.

Donald A. Kennerly; Kathleen M. Richter; Vicki Good; Jan Compton; David J. Ballard

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Journey to no preventable risk: The Baylor Health Care System patient safety experience.

February 1, 2011

Kennerly DA, Richter KM, Good V, et al. Am J Med Qual. 2011;26(1):43-52.

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This commentary describes a process structured around improving safety culture and promoting use of technology to enhance patient safety.

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