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'Between the flags': implementing a rapid response system at scale.

Hughes C, Pain C, Braithwaite J, et al. 'Between the flags': implementing a rapid response system at scale. BMJ Qual Saf. 2014;23(9):714-7. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2014-002845.

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August 12, 2014
Hughes C, Pain C, Braithwaite J, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2014;23(9):714-7.
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Hughes C, Pain C, Braithwaite J, et al. 'Between the flags': implementing a rapid response system at scale. BMJ Qual Saf. 2014;23(9):714-7. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2014-002845.