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 |