A practical guide to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in health care: making the most of the team and its meetings.

Laura Ashley; Gerry Armitage; Maria Neary; Gillian Hollingsworth

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A practical guide to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in health care: making the most of the team and its meetings.

January 3, 2017

Ashley L, Armitage G, Neary M, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2016;36(8):351-358.

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This commentary describes one hospital's experience implementing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and highlights lessons learned.

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