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

Aim: Reduce the ER Wait Times by 30% in three months by improve patient flow throughout the hospital setting.
Reduce LOS in ER by reducing bed wait times in ICU/Med/Surg\
Reduce LOS in ER by reducing TAT from Ancillary Services

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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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		Patient Flow Improvement Team

			United States Hospital-Community