Recognizing the ordinary as extraordinary: insight into the "way we work" to improve patient safety outcomes.

Elizabeth A. Henneman

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Recognizing the ordinary as extraordinary: insight into the "way we work" to improve patient safety outcomes.

August 2, 2017

Henneman EA. Am J Crit Care. 2017;26(4):272-277.

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Nurses are increasingly recognized as key contributors to safe patient care. This commentary describes how a surveillance program can help gain insights about nursing work and identify opportunities for improvement and research.

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