Oncology care setting design and planning part I: concepts for the oncology nurse that improve patient safety.

Norma Sheridan-Leos

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Oncology care setting design and planning part I: concepts for the oncology nurse that improve patient safety.

May 30, 2008

Sheridan-Leos N. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2008;12(2):361-3.

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This article describes how human error theory provides context for improving safety through "evidence-based design" of health care facilities.

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