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Guidelines for Patient Safety Leadership WalkRounds

Patient Safety Leadership WalkRounds are an effective way to demonstrate your organization's commitment to building a culture of safety.

These WalkRound guidelines are offered to HFMA members with permission from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

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Publication Date: Thursday, June 01, 2006

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