Using contemporary leadership skills in medication safety programs.

John B Hertig; Kyle E Hultgren; Robert J Weber

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Using contemporary leadership skills in medication safety programs.

June 29, 2016

Hertig JB, Hultgren KE, Weber RJ. Hosp Pharm. 2016;51(4):338-44.

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Frontline and organizational leadership are key to implementing and sustaining safety improvement efforts. This commentary describes management principles that can prepare individuals as leaders in implementing a medication safety program, including skills in team-building, communication, tracking project progress, and encouraging innovation.

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