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Introduction |
Terminology |
Chapter 1 |
Chapter 2 |
Chapter 3 |
Chapter 4 |
Chapter 5
Chapter 6 |
Chapter 7 |
Chapter 8 |
Post test |
References
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Problem Solving
Please review the designated scenarios. Use these situational problems to improve brainstorming and root cause analysis at your facility.
Scenario #1: pg. 3. Formulate a root cause analysis on the scenario of the physician writing the prescription, which was misinterpreted by the pharmacist, which was incorrectly prepared by the nurse.
Scenario #2: pg. 6 Formulate a root cause analysis on the scenario of the patient receiving a regular meal tray who in fact had just been diagnosed as high risk for aspiration following a modified barium swallow study.
Scenario #3: pg. 7 Formulate a plan of action that would decrease the potential for medical error identified in the definition of overuse. Use RCA method to reach action plan decision.
Scenario #4: pg. 7 Formulate a plan of action that would decrease the potential for medical error identified in the definition of under use. Use RCA method to reach action plan decision.