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Mapping Processes in the Emergency Department Using the Functional Resonance Analysis Method.

Nathan Anderson¹, Rajesh G Krishnan², Maneesh Kumar³

¹Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK.

Annals of Emergency Medicine

|February 16, 2023

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Emergency departments (EDs) face challenges in implementing quality improvement due to complexity. The functional resonance analysis method helps identify key functions and their interactions for better planning and patient safety.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Systems Engineering
Patient Safety

Background:

Emergency departments (EDs) are complex, high-pressure environments with high patient volumes and staff turnover, making system improvements difficult.
Quality improvement (QI) methodologies are crucial in EDs to enhance outcomes like waiting times, treatment delivery, and patient safety.
System-level changes in EDs can be hindered by a narrow focus, risking the neglect of broader system dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate the application of the functional resonance analysis method (FRAM) in emergency department settings.
To capture frontline staff experiences and perceptions for a comprehensive understanding of ED operations.
To support quality improvement planning by identifying key system functions, interactions, and patient safety risks.

Main Methods:

Utilized the functional resonance analysis method (FRAM) to analyze the ED system.
Collected and analyzed frontline staff experiences and perceptions.
Mapped key functions within the ED and their interdependencies to understand the overall system ('the forest').

Main Results:

The FRAM method effectively captured frontline staff perspectives on ED operations.
Identified key functions within the ED system ('the trees') and their complex interactions.
Provided a framework for understanding the ED ecosystem and supporting QI initiatives.

Conclusions:

The functional resonance analysis method is a valuable tool for understanding complex ED systems.
By focusing on frontline staff experiences, FRAM facilitates the identification of critical functions and interdependencies.
This approach supports targeted quality improvement planning and enhances patient safety in emergency departments.