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Clinical alarm systems NPSG survey.

Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission; October 8, 2014.

The National Patient Safety Goal for clinical alarm management was launched in July of 2014 with a two-phase implementation plan. This survey seeks insights from hospitals to determine if additional adjustments are required prior to the second implementation stage. The deadline for submitting comments is October 29, 2014.

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