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Patient Safety
- To Err is Human
- Institute of Medicine Report, 1999
- estimated 44,000 to 98,000 deaths annually from adverse events
- Considerable accumulation of information in past 3-4 years demonstrating the importance of working conditions and work hours
Notes:
"To Err is Human..."
Institute of Medicine Report, 1999
estimated 44,000 to 98,000 deaths annually from adverse events
Over 1 million injuries
Controversy about numbers, but regardless of precise figure, adverse events are common ***lows and highs***
Based largely on two studies Harvard Medical Practice Study and Utah Colorado Study*** details of UTCOS
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