Enhancing medication use safety: benefits of learning from your peers.

V. A. Kazandjian; S. Ogunbo; K. G. Wicker; A. J. Vaida; F. Pipesh

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Enhancing medication use safety: benefits of learning from your peers.

October 21, 2009

Kazandjian VA, Ogunbo S, Wicker KG, et al. Qual Saf Health Care. 2009;18(5):331-5.

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Use of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Self-Assessment for Hospitals initiative resulted in improved medication safety in Maryland hospitals.

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