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

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		Flash Sterilization

			United States Hospital-Community

Aim: Reduce the Risk Priority Number (RPN) for items having to be flashed sterilized by 10 percent in six months

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1	All equipment inventoried for disposable potential and equipment purchased to increase turnaround time (sonic cleaners arrived and in use)

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