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Perinatal patient safety from the perspective of nurse executives: a round table discussion.

July 5, 2006

Thorman KE; Capitulo KL; Dubow J; Hanold K; Noonan M; Wehmeyer J.

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The authors summarize a discussion between six nurse executives in issues related to perinatal patient safety, such as communication gaps and regulatory pressures. The discussants share stories of initiatives implemented at their institutions to help reduce medical errors.

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