Radiation safety: It's complicated
Briefings on The Joint Commission, January 1, 2012
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After reading this article, you will be able to:
- Understand the reason for Sentinel Event Alert 47
- Identify contributing factors to the issue of radiation overexposure
- Recognize ways to prevent repeat radiation exposure
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