Study A multidisciplinary team approach to retained foreign objects. Citation Text: Cima RR, Kollengode A, Storsveen AS, et al. A multidisciplinary team approach to retained foreign objects. Jt Comm J Qual Saf. 2009;35(3):123-132. Copy Citation Format: Google ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL March 4, 2009 Cima RR, Kollengode A, Storsveen AS, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Saf. 2009;35(3):123-132. View more articles from the same authors. This article describes a comprehensive strategy to reduce the incidence of retained foreign objects after surgical procedures. The authors highlight their institution's experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating the initiative. PubMed citation Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Cima RR, Kollengode A, Storsveen AS, et al. 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