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Kim M Bissett1, Maria Cvach, Kathleen M White

  • 1Kim M. Bissett, MSN, MBA, RN, is Evidence-Based Practice Coordinator, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. Maria Cvach, DNP, RN, FAAN, is Director of Policy Management and Integration, Johns Hopkins Health System, and Clinical Safety Specialist, Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, Baltimore, Maryland. Kathleen M. White, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, is Associate Professor and Track Coordinator, Health Systems Management and MSN/MBA, and Director, Master's Entry Into Nursing Program, Department of Acute and Chronic Care, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.

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