According to "Keeping Patients Safe: Transforming the Work Environment for Nurses," which of the following poses the most serious threat to patient safety?
A) Improper transcription of orders
B) Long working hours by nurses
C) Improperly trained assistive nursing personnel
D) Lack of supervision of assistive nursing personnel

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The report states that "long working hours and inadequate staffing levels are the most serious threat to patient safety" as they can lead to fatigue, burnout, and errors among nurses. While the other options listed also pose a threat, they are not as significant as the issue of long working hours.