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Core principles of quality improvement and patient safety.

October 26, 2016

Bartman T, McClead RE. Pediatr Rev. 2016;37(10):407-417.

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This review discusses key patient safety concepts such as systems thinking, the role of leadership in a culture of safety, use of failure analysis tools, and the value of teams in establishing efforts and behaviors that result in sustainable improvement.

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