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Targeting zero harm: a stretch goal that risks breaking the spring.

Meddings J, Saint S, Lilford R, et al. Targeting zero harm: a stretch goal that risks breaking the Spring. NEJM Catalyst. 2020;1(4). doi: 10.1056/CAT.20.0354.

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August 12, 2020
Meddings J, Saint S, Lilford RJ, et al. NEJM Catal Innov Care Deliv. 2020;1(4).
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This article describes the evolution of the “zero harm” campaign, challenges in measuring preventable harm, and potential harms of zero-harm initiatives (e.g., misclassifying preventable events, failing to consider opportunity costs).  

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Meddings J, Saint S, Lilford R, et al. Targeting zero harm: a stretch goal that risks breaking the Spring. NEJM Catalyst. 2020;1(4). doi: 10.1056/CAT.20.0354.

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