Proactive Risk Assessment and RCA Quiz

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What is the primary focus during the Setup stage of proactive risk assessment?

Determining a scoring system for assessment
Identifying potential failure modes
Assembling a team of participants
Setting safety objectives and defining the scope (correct)

What does FMEA stand for in the context of risk assessment?

Frequent Medical Errors Analysis
Fault Management and Evaluation Assessment
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (correct)
Field Measurement and Event Assessment

Which of the following is a characteristic of Red Rules?

They only apply to specific departments
They require approval from management after an incident
They can be modified based on circumstances
They must be followed precisely in all circumstances (correct)

Which tool can be utilized for identifying the root cause in an RCA process?

The 5 Whys method (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of proactive risk assessment, what is the purpose of hazard identification for patient-owned equipment?

To identify risks of patient harm post-surgery (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role does management support play in the implementation of Red Rules?

It is essential for the successful implementation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Results stage of proactive risk assessment primarily involve?

Establishing how to measure success (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization developed a toolkit specifically for Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?

Oregon Patient Safety Commission (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary steps in doing proactive risk assessment using FMEA?

Simulating potential failure scenarios (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key outcome of applying the RCA process?

Systematic review methods and prevention actions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Proactive Risk Assessment

A structured method for identifying and assessing potential risks before an event occurs, aiming to prevent patient harm.

Setup Stage

The stage in the proactive risk assessment process where you set the goals, define what you will study, and assemble the necessary resources.

Do Stage

The stage in the proactive risk assessment process where you analyze the process or system, identify potential failures, and propose solutions.

Results Stage

The final stage of the proactive risk assessment process where you evaluate the results, determine how to measure success, and establish how to assess the impact of the analysis.