Tips to reduce dangerous interruptions by healthcare staff.

Travis Pete Lewis; Charlene B. Smith; Pamela Williams-Jones

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Tips to reduce dangerous interruptions by healthcare staff.

September 24, 2016

Lewis TP, Smith CB, Williams-Jones P. Nursing (Brux). 2012;42(11):65-7.

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This commentary discusses how interruptions can affect medication safety and outlines a five-step guide to help clinicians determine if and when they should interrupt.

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