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Eliminating patient harm.

Butcher L. Trustee Magazine. June 8, 2015.

Board member and health care executive commitment is important for establishing a culture of safety. This magazine article features insights from hospital leaders that have achieved success in their organizations' adoption of safety culture through engaging leadership, setting goals, and incorporating high-reliability principles.

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