Error Reduction

RCA Considerations

RCA considers the following elements:

  • Factors associated with an adverse event
  • Study of specific processes related to the event
  • Potential improvement processes to reduce the likelihood repeating the event
  • Questioning that probes deeply by repeatedly asking "Why?"
  • Analysis that is thorough and credible

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