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Targeting the fear of safety reporting on a unit level.

Copeland D. Targeting the Fear of Safety Reporting on a Unit Level. J Nurs Adm. 2019;49(3):121-124. doi:10.1097/NNA.0000000000000724.

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March 20, 2019
Copeland D. J Nurs Adm. 2019;49(3):121-124.
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Copeland D. Targeting the Fear of Safety Reporting on a Unit Level. J Nurs Adm. 2019;49(3):121-124. doi:10.1097/NNA.0000000000000724.