JCAHO's safety goals—the clock is ticking, will your ED be compliant?

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JCAHO's safety goals—the clock is ticking, will your ED be compliant?

August 17, 2005

ED Manag. 2005;17(7):73-5.

This article provides practical advise for emergency department managers as they work to implement JCAHO's patient safety goals.

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