Definitions
Effective Control Measure: A barrier that eliminates or substantially reduces the likelihood of a hazardous event occurring. Health Care Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (HFMEA™): (1) A prospective assessment that identifies and improves steps in a process, thereby reasonably ensuring a safe and clinically desirable outcome; (2) a systematic approach to identify and prevent product and process problems before they occur. Hazard Analysis: The process of collecting and evaluating information on hazards associated with the selected process. The purpose of the hazard analysis is to develop a list of hazards that are of such significance that they are reasonably likely to cause injury or illness if not effectively controlled. Failure Mode: Different ways that a process or subprocess can fail to provide the anticipated result. Probability: See the Probability Rating System (Table 55-3). Severity: See the Severity Rating System (Table 55-2).