Abstract

Though Root Cause Analysis has been required for sentinel events for many years, there is little evidence for efficacy. This study explores the impact of RCA on nursing knowledge and attitudes about safe medication administration.

Author Details

Kristi Sanborn Miller, MSN, College of Nursing, East Tennessee State University, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Sigma at-Large

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nursing Education, Patient Safety, Root Cause Analysis

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2018

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The effect of Root Cause Analysis on safe medication administration

Washington, DC, USA

Though Root Cause Analysis has been required for sentinel events for many years, there is little evidence for efficacy. This study explores the impact of RCA on nursing knowledge and attitudes about safe medication administration.