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

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		Reduction of Lost Airways

			United States Hospital-Community

Aim: Reduce the Risk Priority Number for lost airways to <15%.

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1	Initial entry process
2	Updates to causes, effects, and actions. Review by RT Mgr.
3	Step 2 - Failure amended to hole in cuff; Cause added: puncture from movement. Step 4 - Failure amended to RT not requested for rehab session

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