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Reducing surgical errors: implementing a three-hinge approach to success.

Landers R. AORN J. 2015;101:657-665.

Errors in surgical care are often associated with human factors, interruptions, and staffing issues. This commentary describes a program to augment safety in ambulatory surgery centers, which includes asurgical checklist, change management, and teamwork.

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