Failure mode and effects analysis: a useful tool for risk identification and injury prevention.

Susan Paparella

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Failure mode and effects analysis: a useful tool for risk identification and injury prevention.

October 3, 2011

Paparella S. Journal of emergency nursing: JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association. 2007;33(4):367-71.

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The author discusses the importance of proactive risk assessment and provides insights on the successful use of failure mode and effects analysis.

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