Using Root Cause Analysis to Reduce MRSA Bacteraemias
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After receiving in June 2007 some external, expert advice on how to prevent and control HCAIs, the trust made concerted efforts to tackle the problem. It did a root cause analysis (RCA) for the most recent bacteraemias. RCA involves a systematic review of any activity associated with the patient to try and identify causal effects. The results were used, along with best practice guidance, such as HCAI high impact interventions (HIIs), to develop a comprehensive action plan. This plan involved reviews and activity aimed at improving leadership, culture, training and education and the environment within the trust.
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