Medication safety issue brief. Small and rural hospitals—unique challenges, unique solutions.

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Medication safety issue brief. Small and rural hospitals—unique challenges, unique solutions.

December 14, 2005

Association AH, Pharmacists AS of H-S, Networks H & H. Hospitals & health networks. 2005;79(11):45-6.

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This safety brief provides examples of collaboration, outsourcing, and technology to address medication safety issues in rural and small hospitals.

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