Quality and Safety in Health Care.

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Quality and Safety in Health Care.

August 13, 2023

Harolds JA, Harolds LB. Clin Nucl Med. 2015–2023.

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This monthly commentary explores a wide range of subjects associated with patient safety, such as infection prevention, six sigma, and high reliability organizations.

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