A clinical nurse specialist intervention to facilitate safe transfer from ICU.

Lyne St-Louis; Diane Brault

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A clinical nurse specialist intervention to facilitate safe transfer from ICU.

November 30, 2011

St-Louis L, Brault D. Clin Nurse Spec. 2011;25(6):321-6.

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This commentary describes a formal assessment, consultation, and follow-up initiative led by a clinical nurse specialist to improve patient transfer from the intensive care unit (ICU) to medical wards.

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