Peer Support Toolkit.

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Peer Support Toolkit.

September 29, 2021

Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety. September 2021.

Clinicians involved in adverse events that harm patients can struggle to come to terms with error. This toolkit is designed to assist organizations in the development of initiatives to support clinicians and staff after an adverse event. Areas of focus include leadership buy-in, policy development, and training. An implementation guide is also provided.

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