Using Workforce Practices to Drive Quality Improvement: A Guide for Hospitals.

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Using Workforce Practices to Drive Quality Improvement: A Guide for Hospitals.

June 23, 2010

McHugh M, Garman A, McAlearney A, Song P, Harrison M. Chicago, IL: Health Research & Educational Trust; June 2010.

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