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Leveraging consistent communication tools and organizational values to promote accountability among health care providers.

Baldwin CA, Krumm AM. Leveraging consistent communication tools and organizational values to promote accountability among health care providers. AORN J. 2024;120(3):144-154. doi:10.1002/aorn.14204.

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November 20, 2024
Baldwin CA, Krumm AM. AORN J. 2024;120(3):144-154.
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Baldwin CA, Krumm AM. Leveraging consistent communication tools and organizational values to promote accountability among health care providers. AORN J. 2024;120(3):144-154. doi:10.1002/aorn.14204.