The Patient Safety Tools: Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Module is an online learning module that begins with a lesson and contains a 10-question post-test with accompanying answers, rationales, and references. When the participant selects an answer, immediate feedback (i.e., a rationale) is given explaining the correct answer. 

Quick Facts

Format: Internet-based module beginning with a lesson, and followed by a post-test of 8 questions with accompanying answers, rationales, and references.

^{Passing Score: 75% (8/10) required for CME credit}

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe the basic principles and use of Root Cause Analysis as a tool to evaluate medical error or adverse events
• List the basic principles and use of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Activity Disclosure

SHM complies with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support by following policies and procedures designed to identify and manage conflicts of interest in Company-supported Society CME programs at all stages in program design and implementation. All programs are developed independent of any sponsor input and do not allow the use of trade names. Furthermore, SHM instructs faculty to present a balanced view of treatment options and reviews material to make sure this is the case. SHM is transparent about all funding received.

CME Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Blackwell Futura Media Services and the Society of Hospital Medicine. Blackwell Futura Media Services is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Blackwell Futura Media Services designates this online activity for 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.