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 \nModule 7: Fishbone Diagram  \nA Fishbone Diagram (also known as an Ishikawa or cause and effect diagram) provides a visual depiction of the potential causes for a known problem. This  \nhelps detect areas with the greatest variability and opportunity for improvement.  \nUse the Fishbone Diagram template to identify potential root causes for a  \nproblem of interest. These four steps  \nwill aid in this process.  \n1. State the problem and include it at the head of the diagram.  \n2. Identify the main categories that contribute to the problem. Using these categories, label the ribs of  \nthe fish.  \n3. Use the Brainstorming or the 5 Whys techniques to identify causes. Place the causes on the lines connected to the ribs.  \n4. Analyze the causes and determine which ones to investigate further or where to focus the next PDSA cycle.  \nThis document was prepared for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, and Administration for Children and Families by James Bell Associates under ACF contract number HHSP233201500133I. For more information, see [http://www.jbassoc.com/reports-publications/dohve](http://www.jbassoc.com/reports-publications/dohve).","cbCaiqbLrajoaOHb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqbLrajoaOHb","pdf",495066,"English","# Understanding the Fishbone Diagram\n## Steps for Creating a Fishbone Diagram","[{\"question\":\"What is a Fishbone Diagram?\",\"answer\":\"A Fishbone Diagram, also known as an Ishikawa or cause-and-effect diagram, is a visual tool used to map out the potential causes of a specific problem to identify areas for improvement.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the four steps to use a Fishbone Diagram?\",\"answer\":\"The steps include stating the problem at the head of the fish, identifying and labeling main contributing categories on the ribs, brainstorming potential causes on the lines, and analyzing the causes to determine focus areas for further investigation or PDSA cycles.\"},{\"question\":\"What techniques can be used to identify causes within the diagram?\",\"answer\":\"You can use brainstorming sessions or the '5 Whys' technique to effectively identify and place specific causes onto the lines connected to the diagram's ribs.\"}]","Module 7 - Fishbone Diagram Handout - Continuous Quality Improvement Toolkit | PDF"]