Types of solutions proposed in RCAs between 2001 and 2008
| Solution type | Frequency (n=499) | Per cent |
|---|---|---|
| Training | 100 | 20.0 |
| Process change | 98 | 19.6 |
| Policy reinforcement | 76 | 15.2 |
| Policy change | 44 | 8.8 |
| Counselling | 34 | 6.8 |
| Forms and paperwork change | 28 | 5.6 |
| Physical environment change | 24 | 4.8 |
| IT structure change | 23 | 4.6 |
| Review | 23 | 4.6 |
| Vague | 17 | 3.4 |
| Compliance check/chart review | 13 | 2.6 |
| Institutional change | 9 | 1.8 |
| Contact third party | 5 | 1.0 |
| Risk management | 5 | 1.0 |
RCA, root cause analysis; IT, information technology.