The Purpose of a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Is To

question 12

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a root cause analysis (RCA) is to:

• A) discipline the staff involved in the patient safety event.
• B) disclose the medical error to the patient/patient s family.
• C) identify the person(s) responsible for committing the error.
• D) identify the systems issues that led to a sentinel event.

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Definitions:

Clitoridectomy

A surgical procedure involving the partial or total removal of the clitoris, often performed as a form of female genital mutilation.

Excision

The act of removal by cutting, often referred to in medical contexts or in practices like female genital mutilation.

Vulva

The external part of the female genital organs, including the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and the openings of the vagina and the urethra.

Female Genital Mutilation

A cultural, religious, or social practice that involves the removal or injury of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons.