Optimizing patient safety through system strategies and patient engagement.

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Optimizing patient safety through system strategies and patient engagement.

July 8, 2020

Rooprai P, Mistry N. Patient Saf Qual Healthc. June 23, 2020.

Health systems are complex environments that require integrated approaches to achieve and sustain improvement. This article discusses how patient centeredness, safety culture and team communication must be woven together as foundational components to achieve safe patient care.

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