The study explores the complexities of medicine shortages and emphasizes the need for effective risk assessment strategies to prevent these shortages across various healthcare settings.
Participants, primarily healthcare experts, were surveyed on their knowledge and use of different risk assessment techniques, revealing a general awareness but limited integration into formal strategies.
Key findings showed that while many experts recognized methods like Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), only a small percentage reported these methods being part of established mitigation protocols, highlighting a gap in practice.