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Direct linkJones, Katherine J.; Cochran, Gary; Hicks, Rodney W.; Mueller, Keith J. – Journal of Rural Health, 2004
Context:Low service volume, insufficient information technology, and limited human resources are barriers to learning about and correcting system failures in small rural hospitals. This paper describes the implementation of and initial findings from a voluntary medication error reporting program developed by the Nebraska Center for Rural Health…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Human Resources, Hospitals
Westfall, John M.; Fernald, Douglas H.; Staton, Elizabeth W.; VanVorst, Rebecca; West, David; Pace, Wilson D. – Journal of Rural Health, 2004
Medical errors and patient safety have gained increasing attention throughout all areas of medical care. Understanding patient safety in rural settings is crucial for improving care in rural communities. To describe a system to decrease medical errors and improve care in rural and frontier primary care offices. Applied Strategies for Improving…
Descriptors: Safety, Medical Services, Demonstration Programs, Rural Areas
