Root Cause Analysis with Fishbone Diagram
• Definition of the problem with references
• Depth and breadth of the problem (e.g., national statistics and local data to demonstrate a problem exists)
• PICO question and search strategy
Evidence
• What evidence did you find? Synthesize the evidence
• Appraisal of the evidence using appropriate appraisal tools
• Levels of evidence using hierarchy of evidence
Analysis of Current Condition
• Table and graph with narrative (use data from assigned problem)
• Flowchart comparing current process versus what evidence says should be done with narrative identifying missed opportunities (indicators).
Cause Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis with Fishbone Diagram. Identify where the problems exist. Describe causes for the problem and how each is linked to the problem.
Sample Solution