A root cause analysis project in a medication safety course.

Jason J. Schafer

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A root cause analysis project in a medication safety course.

September 12, 2012

Schafer JJ. Am J Pharm Educ. 2012;76(6):116.

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This commentary describes an initiative to integrate development of root cause analysis skills into a pharmacy curriculum to ensure safe medication use.

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