FMEA

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What is the difference between a failure modes and effects analysis and root cause analysis (RCA)? (Click on an answer)

  1. There is no difference; the processes are alike.
  2. The FMEA is proactive; the RCA is reactive.
  3. The RCA focuses on medication errors; the FMEA focuses on system errors
  4. None of the above.