Recognizing the ordinary as extraordinary: insight into the "way we work" to improve patient safety outcomes. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Recognizing the ordinary as extraordinary: insight into the "way we work" to improve patient safety outcomes. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Commentary
 
• Published July 2017

Recognizing the ordinary as extraordinary: insight into the "way we work" to improve patient safety outcomes.

Henneman EA. Am J Crit Care. 2017;26:272-277.

Nurses are increasingly recognized as key contributors to safe patient care. This commentary describes how a surveillance program can help gain insights about nursing work and identify opportunities for improvement and research.

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