Root Cause Analysis

Course overview

At the conclusion of this course, participants will Upon completion of this program, the participant will 1. Define root cause analysis 2. Describe the ultimate purpose of root cause analysis 3. Define sentinel event 4. Distinguish an incident from a sentinel event 5. Describe at least two different methods for conducting root cause analysis 6. Describe how root cause analysis correlates to the plan of care 7. Name and describe at least two recognized methods for conducting a root cause analysis 8. Describe at least two ways in which the interdisciplinary team can contribute to root cause analysis 9. Describe why root cause analysis is particularly important when caring for patients with Alzheimers disease or a related neurocognitive disorder 10. Describe at least one way in which the results of a root cause analysis can benefit the health care organization.