LARA - Wrong-patient, wrong-site procedures persist despite safety protocol reported by the American Medical News on November 1, 2010


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Wrong-patient, wrong-site procedures persist despite safety protocol reported by the American Medical News on November 1, 2010
A new study found Joint Commission-required timeouts are skipped or rushed. Experts say a "zero tolerance" approach is needed to stop these tragic mistakes.


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