The nature and causes of unintended events reported at 10 internal medicine departments.

Sanne Lubberding; Laura Zwaan; Danielle Timmermans; Cordula Wagner

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The nature and causes of unintended events reported at 10 internal medicine departments.

November 23, 2011

Lubberding S, Zwaan L, Timmermans D, et al. J Patient Saf. 2011;7(4):224-31.

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This study analyzed unintended events reported by hospital staff to identify targets for intervention. The medication process and collaboration within the hospital were themes warranting further intervention.

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