Patient handoffs.

Lee Ann Runy

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Patient handoffs.

March 8, 2015

Runy LA. Hospitals & health networks. 2008;82(5):7 p following 40, 2.

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This article highlights several techniques to improve the safety of patient transfers. Examples of such tools are included along with case studies of their application.

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