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Root Cause Analysis to Improve Jail Safety:   Getting Past Blame ​


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Download the Jail Leadership Toolkit (click the thumbnail above)
This toolkit is intended to introduce, or re-introduce, the concept of root cause analysis (RCA) to help jail leaders assess both current risk management and prevention strategies.  Whether faced with examining a critical incident, or being proactive in addressing emerging issues, RCA is a viable instrument.   Waiting for a “spectacular” incident before examining operations is an irresponsible way of doing business.  The consequences of error may be perceived as minor.  For example, an inmate in court misses her medication; to tragedy, if that missed medication was a pattern that contributed to a negative medical outcome.  Failure to collect, analyze and act on data itself creates or magnifies harm and safety risks.
This toolkit is intended to help jail leaders create and instill methods for assessment of current processes before, during and after incidents.

This toolkit includes:
  • ​What is Root Cause Analysis?   
  • Why Conduct Root Cause Analysis?     
  • Elements of Root Cause Analysis      
  • Corrective Action Plans       
  • How to Begin? Strategic Plan for Adopting Root Cause   
  • Jail Risk Management – Preventing Unspectacular Mistakes 
  • Measuring Success through Evaluation     
  • Decision Points: How to Conduct a RCA Analysis   
  • Obstacles and Overcoming them      
  • What’s Next?     
  • ​Resources
    • ​Definitions        ​
    • Link to Policies and Procedures
    • ​Corrective Action Templates     
    • Organization of an RCA Report     
    • Resources and Bibliography
Download the Jail Leadership Toolkit (PDF) 
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  • Home
  • Corporate Capabilities
    • Susan McCampbell
    • Mike McCampbell
  • Jail Employee Recruitment & Retention Resource Center
  • Jail Operations
    • Improving Accountability and Transparency in Jail Operations
    • Root Cause Analysis to Improve Jail Safety: Gettin Past Blame
    • Jail Corrections Training/Field Training Programs
  • Jail Leadership Development
    • Jump Start Leadership Development
    • The Future is Now
    • Resource Guide for Newly Appointed Wardens
    • 21st Century Community Corrections Workforce
    • Developing Core Competencies
    • Jail Mentoring Program
  • Core Competencies
    • Summary of Core Competencies
    • #1 - Critical Thinking
    • #2 - Organizational Accountability
    • #3 - External Environment
    • #4 - ​Mentoring & Coaching
    • #5 - Communicating Effectively
    • #6 - Fiscal Management
    • # 7 - Organizational Culture
    • #8 - Mission & Vision
    • #9 - Strategic Planning
    • #10 - Self Awareness & Professional Committment
    • #11 - Establish Authority, Rules & Regulations
    • #12 - Jail's Role in the Criminal Justice System
    • #13 - Decision Making
    • #14 - Managing Change
    • #15 - Manage Labor Relations
    • #16 - Power & Influence
    • #17 - Time Management
    • #18 - Human Resources
    • #19 - Inmate Facility Management
    • #20 - Physical Plant
    • #21 - Reduce Jail-Related Liability Risks
    • #22 - Managing Emerging Technology
  • Contact