Root Cause Analysis Report Template
Root Cause Analysis Report Template
Root Cause Analysis Report Template
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Table of Contents
1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................................2
2 Issue....................................................................................................................................................................2
3 Root Causes.........................................................................................................................................................3
4 Action Items........................................................................................................................................................3
5 Work Around.......................................................................................................................................................3
6 Solution and Deployment Plan............................................................................................................................3
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1 OVERVIEW
Document Guide
The following template is provided for use with the Root Cause Analysis Report deliverable. The red italic text
provides guidance to the author, and should be deleted before publishing the document.
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Document Use
Follow the IMPROVE Manual Guideline to complete a root cause analysis. Complete one report per analysis
completed (e.g., monthly analysis of exceptions or defects). Use the report to gain consensus on action items,
solutions and deployment plans.
The purpose of this report is to gain consensus among key stakeholders on the analysis, action items,
solutions and deployment plans to prevent the problem from recurring. The Root Cause Analysis Report
records the problem data, analysis and actions to resolve the problem. The key team members and
stakeholders involved in this analysis include:
Provide names of key individuals involved in the root cause analysis. Se example below.
Team members completing the Root Cause Analysis Report:
Name, Title
Name, Title
2 ISSUE
Document the problem for which RCA is prepared. Mention the incident number which is created
for the problem. Include screenshots for the problem if available.
3 ROOT CAUSES
Document the root causes for each problem type selected for analysis.
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4 ACTION ITEMS
Agree upon the action items to be performed to address the root causes. Assign resources and timeframes to
complete the work. Document the expected outcomes. Obtain concurrence from engagement leadership as
needed, before proceeding.
5 WORK AROUND
Document the work around if available
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