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    Reason’s “Swiss cheese” model of error

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    As Settings Of Care become more complex , the Importance of Creating safe systems grows.

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Reason’s “Swiss cheese” model of error
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As Settings Of Care become more complex , the Importance of Creating safe systems grows.
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