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Improving CG-CAHPS, the Secret Sauce
Oct 25, 2013
“What really matters is whether we are fostering and leading cultures which create safe environments for caregivers to do their best work and ultimately, whether their patients receive the best care,” says Corder.
Read the full-text article:
Corder R. Improving CG-CAHPS - the “secret” sauce. PX Advisor. Fall 2013; 1(1):22-27.
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