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Stopping the Line for Safety
Errors drop significantly as team improved its process and culture.
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Why This Matters
- Poor communication accounts for more than 60 percent of medication errors nationwide, and contributes to a significant increase in patient complications or death.
Test of Change
- Radiologic technologists are asked to speak up immediately and “stop the line” if they encounter any deviation from workflow or a risk to patient safety.