Reference no: EM133720674

Principles of Nursing: Extended Clinical Reasoning

Assessment Project - Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Report

INSTRUCTION:

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
Question: Briefly discuss how the identified root cause has led to the outcome for the patient.

Identification and discussion of contributing factors
Question: Discuss three (3) contributing factors which have likely led to this sentinel event.

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).

Question: Identify 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).

Recommendations
Question: 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.

Reference List (APA 7th edition format)