Rapid response team activation by patients can mitigate errors.

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Rapid response team activation by patients can mitigate errors.

June 21, 2006

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. June 1, 2006.

This article discusses one hospital's initiative to empower patients and their families to call for a rapid response team if they feel it is necessary.

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