Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for the Improvement of Healthcare Systems and Patient Safety

"The book follows a proven training outline, including real-life examples and exercises to teach healthcare professionals how to lead effective and successful Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate patient harm. This book discusses the need for Root Cause Analysis in the healthcare sector, providing practical applications for its facilitation. It also suggests how to construct an effective RCA action plan and when it is appropriate to employ an RCA. Real-examples and exercises are included. This book is intended for healthcare professionals as well as students who are interested in gaining more knowledge on the RCA process and how it relates to healthcare"--