Time out for patient safety.

Anne Meginniss; Frances Damian; Francine Falvo

Commentary

Time out for patient safety.

August 31, 2011

Meginniss A, Damian F, Falvo F. J Emerg Nurs. 2012;38(1):51-53.

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This commentary describes time-outs and explores how they can improve patient safety through active communication.

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