Root cause analysis and actions for the prevention of medical errors: quality improvement and resident education. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Root cause analysis and actions for the prevention of medical errors: quality improvement and resident education. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Commentary
 
• Published April 2017

Root cause analysis and actions for the prevention of medical errors: quality improvement and resident education.

Charles R, Hood B, DeRosier JM, et al. Orthopedics. 2017 Apr 24; [Epub ahead of print].

This commentary highlights the importance of engaging residents in root cause analysis of errors and near misses. The authors discuss how participation in root cause analysis can educate trainees about process analysis and augment skill development.

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