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Table 2 Number of risks identified by HFMEA

From: Assessing the validity of prospective hazard analysis methods: a comparison of two techniques

Task analysis section

Total number of risks

Number of risks with proceed decision

Number of risks with proceed decision and a red risk rating

1.1 Obtain patient list for community-based clinic

8

3

1

1.2 Invite patient

12

4

1

1.3 Schedule appointment

13

9

2

2.1 Obtain recent medical history

14

7

1

2.2 Obtain international normalised ratio

5

2

0

2.3 Determine dose and time until next appointment

8

7

4

2.4 Conclude appointment

12

10

3

TOTAL

72

42

12