reported causes of sentinel events each year according to the Joints Commission (Stewart & Hand, 2017). Poor communication can greatly affect patient safety leading to medical errors, adverse events, and sentinel events. Communication is a vital part of nursing as it is utilized daily with patients, as well as the interprofessional and intra-professional team. Patient safety is a top priority for nurses. Therefore, it is crucial messages are conveyed in an accurate, timely, clear, and concise manner and…
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