Root cause analysis and actions for the prevention of medical errors: quality improvement and resident education.

Ryan Charles; Brandon Hood; Joseph M. DeRosier; John W. Gosbee; James P. Bagian; Ying Li; Michelle S. Caird; Sybil Biermann; Mark E. Hake

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Root cause analysis and actions for the prevention of medical errors: quality improvement and resident education.

August 3, 2017

Charles R, Hood B, DeRosier JM, et al. Orthopedics. 2017;40(4):e628-e635.

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This commentary highlights the importance of engaging residents in root cause analysis of errors and near misses. The authors discuss how participation in root cause analysis can educate trainees about process analysis and augment skill development.

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