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. 2026 May 22;13:1801802. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1801802

TABLE 5.

Comparison of RPN for high-risk process steps before and after FMEA implementation.

Potential failure mode Original RPN score Post-implementation RPN score Reduction (%)
1. Suboptimal hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers 125 90 28.0
2. Ineffective multi-departmental coordination for MDRO prevention and control 100 45 55.0
3. Failure to implement increased disinfection frequency for MDRO patients 100 50 50.0
4. Failure to promptly evaluate the effectiveness of environmental cleaning/disinfection 80 20 75.0
5. Poor implementation of dedicated bed-specific visitor gowns and post-visit cleaning/disinfection 80 30 62.5
6. Cleaning staff fail to strictly implement “one cloth per bed” and zonal use of tools 48 20 58.3