Overall Purpose:

Improving the quality of delivered healthcare requires objective self-appraisal.  Self-examination is easier with a structured process to follow, such as Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA). Nurses who learn this process will be able to proactively address risk in their workplace and thus contribute to healthcare quality improvement.

This presentation reviews the current healthcare industry standards for a FMEA process. This knowledge can also be referenced in the nurse’s career development while pursuing certification in healthcare quality (CPHQ).

 Objectives:

After studying these materials, the learner will be able to

1. Describe the standard approach to a Failure Mode Effects Analysis
2. Plan a risk analysis and FMEA event at their facility

Continuing Education: 

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center ’s Commission on Accreditation. 

This course is CNE Activity Number O-AO-12796-08-08, and provides 1.35 contact hours and is available for purchase until 08-17-2010.

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