Working conditions that support patient safety.

Ronda G. Hughes; Carolyn M. Clancy

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Working conditions that support patient safety.

October 12, 2005

Hughes RG, Clancy CM. J Nurs Care Qual. 2005;20(4):289-292.

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Drawing on insights from AHRQ-funded research, the authors recap how human factors, staffing levels, and organizational culture affect safe nursing care.

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