A leadership initiative to improve communication and enhance safety.

Moreen Donahue; Matthew Miller; Lisa Smith; Patricia C. Dykes; Joyce J. Fitzpatrick

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A leadership initiative to improve communication and enhance safety.

May 25, 2011

Donahue M, Miller M, Smith L, et al. American Journal of Medical Quality. 2011;26(3).

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This commentary discusses how one hospital implemented SBAR and successfully improved paraprofessional team communication.

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