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These headings will continue to be evaluated and developed over time.  \n1. Write your investigation report in the blank comprehensive investigation template which accompanies this guidance  \na. Refer to quick ref. guidance here in green as you go.  \nb. For detailed guidance refer to the NPSA’s ‘RCA investigation report writing guidance’.  \n2. On completion of the investigation and to complete your final report  \na. Ensure all guidance (in green) is deleted  \nb. Update table of contents. To do this right click mouse over the contents table, select ‘update field’, then click ‘update entire table’ and press OK.  \nc. Save the document with the chosen file name. 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