The Pennsylvania Learning Exchange: Helping States Improve and Integrate Patient Safety Initiatives—Summary Report.

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The Pennsylvania Learning Exchange: Helping States Improve and Integrate Patient Safety Initiatives—Summary Report.

January 2, 2008

Hanlon C; Rosenthal J. Portland, ME: National Academy for State Health Policy; 2007.

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This report summarizes a September 2007 symposium that brought together patient safety officials from 11 states. The meeting examined existing and emerging issues and also provided participants with policy solutions based on strategies successfully implemented in Pennsylvania.

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