Playing it safe: simulated team training in the OR.

Mindi Anderson; Judy Leflore

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Playing it safe: simulated team training in the OR.

April 23, 2008

Anderson M, Leflore J. AORN J. 2008;87(4):772-9.

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This article explains the value of simulation team training for operating room staff and provides direction on how to develop this type of program.

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