Physical environments that promote safe medication use.

Matthew Grissinger

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Physical environments that promote safe medication use.

August 29, 2012

Grissinger M. PT. 2012;37(7):377-378.

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This commentary discusses standards related to workspace design that can help address interruptions, noise, and other distractions to prevent medication errors.

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