Safe Site Invasive Procedure—Non-Operating Room.

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Safe Site Invasive Procedure—Non-Operating Room.

October 6, 2010

Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement.

This protocol is designed to protect against wrong-site incidents in ambulatory care and to improve team communication and patient engagement.

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