Beyond Root Cause Analysis: Building an Effective ProgramKenneth R. RohdeSerious events happen every day in hospitals, physician practices, clinics, and care facilities some with very severe outcomes.Beyond Root Cause Analysishelps risk managers, quality professionals, nursing leadership, oversight committees, and senior leadership understand how to approach adverse events, figure out what caused them, and implement realistic improvements.This easy-to-read book istheresource you need to consult before you have to deal with an adverse event. In plain English, it guides you through setting up a program to help you deal with each step. With this book, you will be able to address adverse events, determine why they happened, and implement improvements to make healthcare safer and more effective for patients, staff, physicians, and the community.Benefits:A practical approach to setting up a root cause analysis (RCA) program, including issues such as who should be involved and how to communicate with leadershipStep-by-step advice for who should do what at which stageGuidance on how to provide oversight to an RCA committee or processPractical insight on how to maintain the RCA program over timeReal-life scenarios and case studies from healthcare organizationsEasy-to-read format and style that differentiate this book from other RCA textbook productsTakea look at the Table of Contents: |