A safe haven for nurses to report medication errors? Clarian and Spectrum Health Systems prove it is possible!

Susan Paparella

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A safe haven for nurses to report medication errors? Clarian and Spectrum Health Systems prove it is possible!

September 14, 2005

Paparella S. J Emerg Nurs. 2005;31(4).

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