The effect of collaboration on obstetric patient safety in three academic facilities.

Cheryl A. Raab; Susan E. Brown Will; Stacey L Richards; Elizabeth O'Mara

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The effect of collaboration on obstetric patient safety in three academic facilities.

December 4, 2013

Raab CA, Will SEB, Richards SL, et al. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing. 2013;42(5).

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This commentary describes three hospitals' experiences participating in a collaborative effort to improve patient safety in perinatal care.

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