Kaiser learns from tragic medical errors.

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Kaiser learns from tragic medical errors.

June 4, 2008

Rusk K. Assignment 7. ABC7news.com. May 26, 2008.

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In the context of statewide efforts to prevent medication errors, increase reporting, and share best practices, this news video addresses how hospitals are employing both low- and high-tech solutions to improve patient safety. The story also covers barcoding, the Five Rights, transparency, and efforts to get safety information into patients' hands.

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