Implementing a Root Cause Analysis Program to Enhance Patient Safety Education in Urology Residency

摘要

OBJECTIVE To describe and assess the implementation and effectiveness of a RCA based program in Urology residency. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education states programs should encourage patient safety (PS) and provide formal PS education. However, data suggests most programs fall short. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) has been established as an effective method for event analysis and PS.