Risk Management Pearls for Medication Safety: Part I and Part II.

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Risk Management Pearls for Medication Safety: Part I and Part II.

February 19, 2014

Chicago, IL: American Society for Healthcare Risk Management; 2014.

These guides cover medication safety principles, common causes for errors, and strategies to manage risks, such as medication reconciliation, population-specific efforts, and technological interventions.

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