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ASHP statement on the role of the medication safety leader.

February 27, 2020

Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 2020;77(4):308-312.

This piece highlights the value of a medication safety leader in guiding error prevention efforts and outlines the responsibilities of such a role. Areas of focus include leadership, medication safety expertise, change management, research and education.

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