Key performance outcomes of patient safety curricula: root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis, and structured communications skills.

William E. Fassett

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Key performance outcomes of patient safety curricula: root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis, and structured communications skills.

December 21, 2011

Fassett WE. Am J Pharm Educ. 2011;75(8):164.

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This commentary recommends that courses covering root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation) be built into health care curriculum.

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