“…Specifically, results from recent studies demonstrated little reliability and validity within the healthcare setting of FMEA. The researchers did not disregard the potential value or conclude that the FMEA process offered no benefit whatsoever, but did apparently reveal flaws which necessitate process refinement (Shebl, Franklin, & Barber, 2009;Phipps, Meakin, Beatty, Nsoedo, & Parker, 2008;Konstandinidou, Nivolianitou, Kiranoudis, & Markatos, 2006;Apkon, Probst, Leonard, DeLizio, & Vitale, 2004;Lyons, Adams, Woloshynowych, & Vincent, 2004). These studies highlighted the discrepancies between the severity ratings selected by different groups as well as the lack of correlation of risks identified.…”