Standardized sign-out reduces intern perception of medical errors on the general internal medicine ward.

Stephen M. Salerno; Michael Arnett V; Jeremy P. Domanski

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Standardized sign-out reduces intern perception of medical errors on the general internal medicine ward.

April 15, 2009

Salerno SM, Arnett M, Domanski JP. Teach Learn Med. 2009;21(2):121-6.

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This study describes the development and implementation of a standardized written sign-out sheet that improved the completeness and effectiveness of handoffs between housestaff.

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