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December 21, 2021 - Practices Related to Patient Participation Summary of Evidence (Not reviewed) (Not reviewed)
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December 01, 2010 - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Guidance Regarding Patient Safety Organizations' Reporting Obligations and the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
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January 01, 2020 - AHRQ Slide Template 2019-Widescreen
Working With Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs) –
The Value for Hospitals During COVID-19 and Beyond
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January 01, 2016 - Choosing a Patient Safety Organization: Tips for Hospitals and Health Care Providers
Background
Your organization is committed to making health care
better and safer for your patients. But achieving this
goal is no small feat. You and your staff must collect
data, identify quality and safety problems, design
impr…
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August 01, 2012 - Choosing a Patient Safety Organization: Tips for Hospitals and Health Care Providers
Background
The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
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