title: Poor communication is common cause of errors.
abstract: Identification of root causes, recommended strategies are at odds. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations offers its own strategies for improving communications. Limiting verbal orders and strict read-back protocols can reduce errors.
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D012308:Risk Management / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States