Mastering improvement science skills in the new era of quality and safety: the Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars Program.

Carlos A. Estrada; Mary A. Dolansky; Mamta K. Singh; Brant J. Oliver; Carol Callaway-Lane; Mark Splaine; Stuart C. Gilman; Patricia A. Patrician

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Mastering improvement science skills in the new era of quality and safety: the Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars Program.

May 2, 2012

Estrada CA, Dolansky MA, Singh MK, et al. J Eval Clin Pract. 2012;18(2):508-14.

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This commentary describes a quality and safety educational program and shares participant perspectives to illustrate the value of this curriculum over time.

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