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The successful anesthesia patient safety officer.

September 15, 2021

Cohen JB, Patel SY. Anesth Analg. 2021;133(3):816-820.

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Designated safety leadership roles are situated to direct and sustain organizational safety progress. This commentary describes an anesthesiology safety officer function and how it is positioned to motivate staff safety behaviors and support engagement during project challenges.

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