Institute for Healthcare Improvement: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Tool Report

Aim: Issues have arisen regarding the use of bedside barcode scanning for medication administration in a SICU environment. With the scanner being permanently affixed to a large mobile workstation/computer table, the length of time and multiple safety issues have been identified. Looking to decrease the

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This page shows the FMEA Tool Report created by a specific organization or individual — including (in a separate browser window) the detailed FMEA that outlines the steps in the process; the failure modes, causes, and effects for each step; and the Risk Priority Number (RPN) for each step, each associated failure mode, and the entire process. In addition, the graph tracks the RPN for the process over time to see if the changes you are making are leading to improvement.

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		Use of Bedside Barcode Scanning in a SICU

			Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, Texas, United States Hospital-Teaching