When unexpected events occur that have,or could have,compromised patient safety,a systematic investigatory process takes place.Significant information is gained through this meticulous exploration.The primary motive for carrying out a root cause analysis is to:
A) establish cause and trends based on who was involved.
B) determine precisely what happened and why.
C) find out what needs to take place to prevent a recurrence of the event.
D) uncover factors that contributed to the environment and the event.

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Root cause analysis is a systematized process to identify variations in performance that cause,or could cause,a sentinel event.The analysis phase of root cause analysis progresses from "why" questions to "what can be done to prevent this" questions that flow and ultimately result in an action plan.Root cause analysis concentrates on systems and processes,not individuals.

When Unexpected Events Occur That Have,or Could Have,compromised Patient Safety,a