The objective of a Root Cause Analysis is to understand what happened, why it happened, what should be done to prevent a reoccurrence, and then take action by implementing evidence-based solutions. When staff members understand how patient safety event reports are used for improvement, trust and engagement improve, leading to increased reporting and more reliable safety systems.
NCPS uses a Root Cause Analysis and Action (RCA2) curriculum when providing this training to healthcare teams. This approach emphasizes actions that will be taken upon completion of the in-depth event review, to mitigate the risk of event reoccurrence.
For more information about conducting Root Cause Analysis training for your organization, contact Emily Barr, NCPS Executive Director via email: embarr@unmc.edu or by phone: 402.559.8421 or by clicking on the link below.
