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Use data to  \nProblem statement  \nWhy are 51% of patients staying  \nlonger than 5 days?  \nhelp specify the problem  \nHow to construct a fishbone diagram  \nCause 1 Equipment  \nCause 2 People  \nCause 3 Procedures  \nCause 4  \nMeasurement  \nCause 5  \nCommunications  \nCause 6 Materials  \nHow to construct a fishbone diagram  \nCause 1 Equipment  \nCause 2 People  \nCause 3 Procedures  \nAgree the major cause categories and attach to the centreline of the diagram  \nProblem Statement  \nWhy are 51% of patients staying longer than 5 days?  \nCause 4  \nMeasurement  \nCause 5  \nCommunications  \nCause 6 Materials","cbCaivBufXnsjgW2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivBufXnsjgW2","pdf",46874,"English","# Defining the Problem Statement\n## Establishing the Objective\n# Building the Framework\n## Attaching Major Cause Categories","[{\"question\":\"What is the first step in creating a fishbone diagram?\",\"answer\":\"The first step is to agree on a specific problem statement and place it on the right-hand side of the diagram, representing the fish head.\"},{\"question\":\"Why should you use data when defining a problem statement?\",\"answer\":\"Using data helps to specify and clarify the problem, ensuring that the team is addressing an accurate and measurable issue.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the six major cause categories suggested for the diagram?\",\"answer\":\"The suggested categories are Equipment, People, Procedures, Measurement, Communications, and Materials.\"}]","How to Construct a Fishbone Diagram - A Practical Guide | PDF"]