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Case Study – Patient Safety Trends

Read the article, "Hospitals as Emerging Leaders in Patient Safety: Lessons Learned and Future Directions," that discusses patient safety trends in America.

In a 2 to 3 page paper discuss the following:

• Has patient safety in America improved over the past few decades?
• What are the major patient safety issues in America's hospitals?
• How does patient safety in America compare with that of similar nations?
• What can policy makers and health managers do to improve patient safety?