Intrahospital transport to the radiology department: risk for adverse events, nursing surveillance, utilization of a MET and practice implications.

Lora K. Ott; Leslie A. Hoffman; Marilyn Hravnak

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Intrahospital transport to the radiology department: risk for adverse events, nursing surveillance, utilization of a MET and practice implications.

July 6, 2011

Ott LK, Hoffman LA, Hravnak M. J Radiol Nurs. 2011;30(2):49-52.

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This commentary discusses issues surrounding inpatient transitions and offers recommendations for nurses involved in transport to improve safety.

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