NRSG378 Extended Clinical Reasoning Assessment 2 Project
NRSG378 Extended Clinical Reasoning Assessment 2 Project
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Report - Template
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please use this template to complete assessment 2. You will choose from either ONE of two case studies provided to complete a RCA.
Your discussion must be cited and supported by a wide range of relevant and credible sources for each question below. There is no need to include an introduction or conclusion.
You are required to include a final reference list at the end. A minimum of 15 high quality resources are to be used. All answers must be supported using a variety of high-quality primary evidence. Avoid using any one source repetitively.
Discussion of identified root cause
Briefly discuss how the identified root cause has led to the outcome for the patient.
Identification and discussion of contributing factors
Discuss three (3) contributing factors which have likely led to this sentinel event.
Links to NMBA RN Standards for Practice
Identify and discuss two (2) separate NMBA RN Standards which were not practiced or maintained by the nurse(s) involved in this sentinel event, that may have led to the identified root cause. You need to identify and discuss specific sub-standards (e.g. standard 7.2, not just standard 7).
1 2 Links to National Safetyand QualityHealthService (NSQHS)StandardsIdentify and discuss two (2) separate NSQHS Standards which were breached (or not met) in this scenario, that may have led to the identified root cause. You need to identify and discuss specific actions items (e.g. Clinical Governance Standard, action 1.03).
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Recommendations
Outline three (3) recommendations to address the contributing factors you identified from the chosen case study (from question 2), or the root cause. These recommendations need to include practical examples and identify who is responsible for actioning these recommendations.
Recommendations to address contributing factors or root cause Practical example(s) to achieve recommendations Position responsible/ accountable
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Reference List (APA 7th edition format)
