by Sebastian Traeger
Updated: October 7, 20257 Powerful Root Cause Analysis Tools and Techniques
Reading Time: 6 minutes
Root Cause Analysis Tools That Drive Results Root cause analysis tools help organizations uncover the real reasons behind recurring issues, prevent failures, and improve long-term performance. But not all tools are created equal. While RCA techniques like the Fishbone Diagram or 5 Whys provide the methods for investigation, the actual tools you use—whiteboards, Excel, Visio, or purpose-built RCA software—determine how
by Bob Latino
Updated: November 17, 2023The Keys to a High Reliability Organization: Priority, Proaction & Focus
Reading Time: 8 minutes
Abstract: RCA has an image problem and needs a public relations agent to reshape its reputation in the healthcare industry! RCA is primarily viewed as a reactive tool. This perception is how we have been conditioned by various regulatory agencies that require us to do RCA under very specific circumstances (usually when something very bad has occurred). When such ‘Sentinel Events’ occur, then we