Time out: an analysis.

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Time out: an analysis.

September 24, 2008

Dillon KA. AORN J. 2008;88(3):437-442.

This article discusses the reasons for utilizing the Joint Commission Universal Protocol for time outs and describes a process for implementing its use.

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