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Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a structured, interdisciplinary approach to investigating patient safety events and implementing system-level changes that prevent recurrence.

Summary:

  • The purpose and process of conducting a Root Cause Analysis.
  • Patient safety events that warrant RCA investigation.
  • Principles for facilitating productive, blame-free team discussions.
  • How RCAs focus on systemic breakdowns rather than individual fault.

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