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INC-2026-0002·Facilities (Sterile Supply (CSSD))

Root Cause Analysis: Equipment discrepancy (Tubing misconnection) in Sterile Supply (CSSD)

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Iterative interrogative technique to explore cause-and-effect relationships underlying the event.

5 Whys Causal Pathway Analysis

Progressive causal interrogation drilling from clinical symptom to systemic safeguard failure.

Why 1
ATT-00107

Why 1: The prescribed protocol was not completed as chartered.

Why 2
ATT-00108

Why 2: Staff were interrupted by an urgent bedside emergency alarm during preparation.

Why 3
ATT-00109

Why 3: The physical medication prep area lacks isolation barriers or do-not-interrupt visual cues.