Navigating the perfect storm: balancing a culture of safety with workforce challenges.

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Navigating the perfect storm: balancing a culture of safety with workforce challenges.

January 23, 2008

J Nurs Res. 2008;57(1):1-68.

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This special issue features proceedings from a symposium on nursing and patient safety, held in tribute to the accomplishments of Ada Sue Hinshaw, PhD, upon her retirement from the deanship at the University of Michigan School of Nursing.

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