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Reducing surgical complications.

November 21, 2007

Griffin F. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2007;33(11):660-5.

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The author supports the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 5 Million Lives Campaign by recommending several changes in care outlined in the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP), including minimal practice variation, improved teamwork and communication, and increased reliability in processes.

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