Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to use a Fishbone Diagram to complete a root cause analysis. Identify a problem in your practice environment and utilize the topic Resource “Fishbone Analysis Diagram Template” to work through the problem to the root cause. Refer to “Problem-Solving Your Fishbone Into a Wishbone,” located in the topic Resources to complete this assignment.

While APA style is not required for Part 1, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Prepare Part 2 of the template according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Rubric

Fishbone Diagram

The Fishbone Analysis Diagram is present and includes substantial relevant details.

A description of the purpose of progress tracking in project management is present and thorough.

A description of the how and when it is best to implement project adjustments is present and thorough.

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Fishbone Analysis Diagram

Part 1: Identify a problem in your practice environment. Use the Fishbone Analysis Diagram to conduct a root cause analysis.

Cause

Cause

Issue

Cause

Cause

Part 2: In 300-500 words, address the following:

1. What is the benefit of a root cause analysis in health care quality and safety? How does it mitigate risk?

What is the benefit of a root cause analysis in health care quality and safety?

How does it mitigate risk?

2. Identify quality indicators for the selected problem and discuss their associated measurement strategies.

3. Describe the purpose of progress tracking in project management.

4. Describe how to identify project adjustments and when it is best to implement them.

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