Leapfrog standards: implications for nursing practice.
Annually, thousands die unnecessarily as a result of preventable medical errors. Medical literature supports use of evidence-based standards to increase safety and improve the quality of health care. Nursing implications from three imposed standards are examined.
Hudon
Paula S
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Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene, Keene, NH, USA.
D006747:Hospital Communication Systems / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends*