Root cause analysis (RCA) in healthcare is conducted to:

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B) Identify underlying system factors that contributed to an adverse event and prevent recurrence. RCA: retrospective analysis after adverse event. Identifies system failures (not individual blame). Uses fishbone diagrams, 5 whys. Generates corrective action plans. Focus on systems improvement.

Root cause analysis (RCA) in healthcare is conducted to:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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