The normalization of deviance: a threat to patient safety.

Jan Odom-Forren

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The normalization of deviance: a threat to patient safety.

July 20, 2011

Odom-Forren J. J Perianesth Nurs. 2011;26(3):216-9.

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This commentary describes normalization of deviance and suggests strategies to address it in the perianesthesthia setting.

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