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Delivering the right diet to the right patient every time.

Wallace SC. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. 2015;12:62-70.

This article analyzed data on dietary errors submitted to a state reporting program and found that more than 60% of patients received trays containing food items to which they were allergic. Recommendations to prevent such errors include standardizing practices and using whiteboards as communication tools.

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