The new patient safety officer: a lifeline for patients, a life jacket for CEOs.

Charles R Denham

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The new patient safety officer: a lifeline for patients, a life jacket for CEOs.

April 4, 2007

Denham CR. J Patient Saf. 2008;3(1).

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The author interviews patient safety leaders on the role of the "patient safety officer" and suggests guidelines for developing this position.

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