Visit The Joint Commission website.

• In the Search field, type Framework for Conducting a Root Cause Analysis and Action Plan.
• As you type, a drop-down menu will appear. Click the top link, which matches your search query.
• Download the Framework for Conducting a Root Cause Analysis and Action Plan file to your computer.

Review the content of the attached Case Study.

Complete the Root Case Analysis Template utilizing the information described in the Case Study.

• Be certain that you complete all relevant sections of template. If there are segments of
• the template that do not require a reply, be certain to include N/A (i.e., not applicable).
• Provide a rigorous and complete analysis of the Case Study.
• Your proposed Plan of Action for each representative section of the template

should be clearly stated.