Mistake-proofing the Design of Health Care Processes. Figures 8.34 and 8.35

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Mistake-Proofing the Design of Health Care Processes

Photograph of a needle-less intravenous (IV) therapy machine that prevents needle-stick injuries among health care workers.

Photograph of a safety-engineered IV therapy device that helps reduce percutaneous injuries.

Source: Example courtesy of Jackie Buttacio of HealthInsight.

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