Tapping front-line knowledge: identifying problems as they occur helps enhance patient safety.

Katharine Luther; Roger K. Resar

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Tapping front-line knowledge: identifying problems as they occur helps enhance patient safety.

September 27, 2016

Luther K, Resar RK. Healthcare executive. 2013;28(1):84-7.

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This commentary describes a four-step process to help frontline caregivers identify and address safety concerns, such as interruptions in daily work.

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