Needs Assessment AnalysisPaper details:•Identify the data points needed for the assessment.•Explain the use of a needs assessment when developing a change management project related to your topic: My topic: Develop a root cause analysis for prevent 30 days Hospital Readmission.•Summarize the process of developing a needs assessment.•Describe the role of the nurse administrator in conducting a needs assessment.Include a minimum of four peer-reviewed resources, and develop a reference page formatted consistent with APA guidelinesUsing Root Cause Analysis toReduce All–Cause ReadmissionsHoward Dubin, MDTest Your Problem Solving SkillsIf you had two U.S. coins totaling 55 centsand one of the coins was NOT a nickel, whatare the two coins?Can a man living in Milwaukee, Wisconsinbe buried west of the Mississippi?2© Qualidigm 2012What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?3© Qualidigm 2012•The process used to identify the origin of aproblem•Uses a specific set of tools to determine:–What happened?–Why it happened?–How to prevent it from happening againRoot Cause Analysis BasicsSymptom of the problem.“The Weed”Above the surface© Qualidigm 20124TheUnderlying Causes“The Root”Below the surfaceThe wordroot, in root cause analysis, refers to theunderlying causes, not the one causeWhat Root Cause Analysis is NOT© Qualidigm 20125Used to blame anyone person or groupPulling the RCA Community Team Together•The RCA team is;–Cross–setting–Multidisciplinary–Inclusive of staff directly involved if possible–Includes Physicians–Has support of leadership–Everyone on the team is EQUAL•Everyone leaves their badge outside of the room© Qualidigm 20126A Readmission happens….–now what?© Qualidigm 20127