Make safety a priority: create and maintain a culture of safety.

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Make safety a priority: create and maintain a culture of safety.

March 22, 2006

Leonard M; Frankel A.

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The authors discuss the development of a culture of safety and how accountability, physician and hospital leadership, and communication are important in achieving success.

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