Root cause analysis is being performed after a client who was supposed to be on falls precautions fell while trying to walk to the toilet. Which finding of the investigation would be considered to be a latent error?

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An omission on the documentation forms that are in use on a unit is an example of a latent error that can culminate in an adverse event. Each of the other listed actions are active errors that specific individuals made, all of which contributed directly to the client's fall.

Root Cause Analysis Is Being Performed After a Client Who