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Quality, Safety and Process Improvement: Building a High Performing Organization. Brigham and Women's Hospital. September 29–30, 2014; Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, MA.

John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award. The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum.

"Talk About Your Medicines" Month. National Council on Patient Information and Education.

Quality, Safety and Process Improvement: Building a High Performing Organization.

Brigham and Women's Hospital. September 29–30, 2014; Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, MA.

This course will offer lectures, discussions, and workshops to train participants in safety improvement strategies, such as utilizing health information technology, developing safety culture, and employing best practices to implement change. Featured speakers include Dr. David Bates, Dr. Tejal Gandhi, and Dr. Robert Wachter.

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