Which Agency Noted That Poor Communication and Lack of Teamwork

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which agency noted that poor communication and lack of teamwork among health-care professionals were major contributors to the increased number of medicine and other errors in the hospital setting?

• A) American Nurses Association
• B) The Joint Commission
• C) Institute of Medicine
• D) World Health Organization

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