The Patient Safety Leadership WalkRounds Guide.

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The Patient Safety Leadership WalkRounds Guide.

November 19, 2008

Frankel AS, Grillo S, Pittman MA. Chicago, IL: Health Research and Educational Trust; 2006.

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This booklet provides information on the implementation of a WalkRounds program as a culture change strategy.

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