Good teamwork is key to providing safe healthcare, but the right culture and leadership are essential if nurses are to work together efficiently and effectively
Teamwork is one of the most fundamental elements of providing safe healthcare. Effective team working has been found to reduce errors, increase patient safety and improve patient mortality.
Nursing Standard. 39, 6, 61-63. doi: 10.7748/ns.39.6.61.s19
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