Training in quality and safety: the current landscape.

Andrew S. Karasick; David B. Nash

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Training in quality and safety: the current landscape.

August 27, 2014

Karasick AS, Nash DB. Am J Med Qual. 2015;30(6):526-38.

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This commentary offers information about educational opportunities for patient safety and quality improvement, including details regarding cost, learning objectives, eligibility restrictions, duration, and modality. The authors compiled this data with the goal of providing a new resource for health care professionals interested in developing quality improvement and patient safety skills.

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