Question

Which are the steps to perform a root-cause analysis in health care?
Describe the problem, collect data and proof of the incident, name possible factors, determine the root cause of the problem, and advise and put into practice solutions to prevent the problem from reoccurring.
Describe the problem, form a hypothesis, analyze data, determine the root cause of the problem, and write a conclusion.
Describe the problem, collect data and proof of the incident, make tables and graphs, determine the root cause of the problem, make a conclusion, and inform everyone involved.
Describe the problem, form a hypothesis, collect data and proof of the incident, name possible factors, and determine the root cause of the problem.

Answer 1

The first option is correct.

Reason: standard healthcare RCA steps are to (1) describe/define the problem/event, (2) collect data and evidence (timeline, records, interviews), (3) identify contributing factors and causal relationships, (4) determine the root cause(s), and (5) recommend, implement and monitor corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Option 1 matches these and explicitly includes implementing solutions.