Patient Safety in Healthcare: Why It Matters

Patient safety in healthcare focuses on preventing avoidable harm to patients through improved communication, smarter practices and a culture of safety. Quality care is vital to achieving better outcomes.

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Published on Jan 13, 2025

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Approved and verified accurate by the associate dean of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions on Jan. 6, 2025.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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