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Innovation in practice: a multidisciplinary medication safety initiative.

Eid KA. Nursing. 2015;45:14-16.

Robust processes that enable review and analysis of medical errors are critical to support organizational learning. This commentary highlights one institution's experience convening a multidisciplinary committee focused on improving medication administration through analysis of medication-related incidents and implementing interventions based on the group's findings.

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