One giant leap for quality. When boards get behind quality initiatives, patient care benefits
Sandrick, K.
Trustee the Journal for Hospital Governing Boards 58(3): 22-4 26 2
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-3674 PMID: 15825940 Document Number: 591353
When boards get behind quality initiatives, patient care definately benefits--but which measures help most? Following is an analysis of how well the Leapfrog Group's guidelines are working at participating hospitals.
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