Meeting the Challenge of Patient Safety in the Ambulatory Care Setting.

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Meeting the Challenge of Patient Safety in the Ambulatory Care Setting.

September 2, 2009

Turney S, Evans EW, Callaway E, et al. Englewood Cliffs, CO: Medical Group Management Association; 2009.

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This white paper discusses development of safety culture, policies, and administrative roles that can support patient safety improvement in physician practices and other ambulatory settings.

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