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When it comes to preventable medical errors leading to patient suffering or worse, there is a dilemma of blame that exists when building a patient harm case. Do we look at the doctors, nurses, or the system itself? It is absolutely crucial to look beyond individual blame. 🏥 Hospitals and healthcare facilities bear responsibility for providing safe, effective care processes. Many errors stem from systemic breakdowns rather than individual mistakes. 🔍 The Joint Commission has examined thousands of serious medical errors, requiring organizations to conduct Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) to identify underlying system flaws. 🔧 RCAs aim to pinpoint fundamental causes and implement corrective measures to prevent future incidents, emphasizing improved patient safety protocols and process changes. Let's work together to ensure patient safety remains our top priority. Knowledge is power, and proactive measures can save lives! 💪 #PatientSafety #RootCauseAnalysis #HealthcareImprovement #MedLegalPro

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