Managing patient access and flow in the emergency department to improve patient safety.

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Managing patient access and flow in the emergency department to improve patient safety.

December 15, 2010

PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. 2010;7:123-134.

This report examines how optimizing patient flow from emergency department arrival to diagnosis can enhance quality and safety.

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