The pursuit of perfection: hospitals take heightened actions to reduce adverse events.

Ellen Lanser May

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The pursuit of perfection: hospitals take heightened actions to reduce adverse events.

April 11, 2012

May EL. Healthcare executive. 2012;27(2):26-8, 30-3.

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This article describes organizational strategies to improve patient safety, including clinician communication, disclosure, and leadership commitment.

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