Implementation of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to the specimens flow in a population-based colorectal cancer screening programme using immunochemical faecal occult blood tests: a quality improvement project in the Milan colorectal cancer screening programme.

Silvia DeandreaEnrica TidoneAldo BelliniLuigi BisantiNico Gerardo LeonardoAnna Rita SilvestriDario Consonni

Published in: BMJ open quality (2018)

HFMEA is a useful tool for reducing errors in colorectal cancer screening programmes using faecal occult blood tests and is characterised by a straightforward interpretation of results and ease of communication to healthcare managers and decision makers.

Keyphrases

colorectal cancer screening
healthcare
quality improvement
study protocol
primary care
patient safety
clinical trial
decision making
adverse drug
electronic health record