Implementation of a colour-coded universal protocol safety initiative in Guatemala.

Brad M TaicherShannon TewLigia FigueroaFausto HernandezSherry S RossHenry E Rice

Published in: BMJ quality & safety (2018)

Care teams of providers from different countries pose potential challenges with patient safety. Implementation of a colour-coded universal protocol in this setting can prevent and reduce errors that could potentially lead to patient harm.

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