A hospital wants to prevent medication dosing errors before they occur by mapping potential failure points in the ordering process. Which tool should be used?
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Correct answer: Failure mode and effects analysis
FMEA proactively evaluates potential failures and their impact before errors occur, helping design safer systems.
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