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Resources and Education

Review publications, Web sites, and other patient safety resources.  

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Review Newly Published Patient Safety Articles (Updated January 2010)

Patient Safety Organizations & Online Resources

Patient Safety Education & Crew Resource Management (CRM)

Patient Safety in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Patient Safety in General Surgery, Anesthesia & Other Specialties

High-Risk Organizations, Human Error & Human Factors

Institute of Medicine Reports, Analysis

Patient Safety and Liability Reform

The History of Patient Safety

Please e-mail patientsafety@sts.org with your feedback or suggestions.