The role of nursing surveillance in keeping patients safe.

Susan Dresser

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The role of nursing surveillance in keeping patients safe.

August 15, 2012

Dresser S. J Nurs Adm. 2012;42(7-8):361-368.

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This commentary discusses nursing surveillance and how it can help enhance monitoring of patient conditions to address failure to rescue as well as other care delays.

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