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Archive > June, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 6

Safety

33 Small Safety Details Worth Sweating

Donna Ferguson

This checklist might alert you to small safety details you're overlooking or serve as a reminder of basic precautions you've forgotten. It might even confirm you're providing excellent care in a safety-conscious environment. Either way, take the opportunity to ensure you're doing all you can from the moment cases are scheduled to the time discharge criteria are met to prevent errors and ensure patient safety.

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