Fishbone Diagram templates are provided below. They are provided in both “small” and “large” versions. The large version includes more slots for major and root causes than the small version does. Both versions are provided in PDF and PPT formats.
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Fishbone Diagram Videos
Please view the video below, which gives an overview of the Fishbone Diagram and how it is used.
References
- American Society for Quality. What is a Fishbone Diagram? Ishikawa Cause & Effect Diagram | ASQ. Fishbone Diagram. 2024. Accessed November 20, 2024. https://asq.org/quality-resources/fishbone?srsltid=AfmBOop3-UuognkKy9x8aVhhlp0Dou6GKNpXBVHXxZ0IJk4dw0Ag9ffm
- Kane R, Kane R. How to Use the Fishbone Tool for Root Cause Analysis. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. 2024. Accessed November 20, 2024.
ChatGPT was used to create the example.
Content Development
Primary Script Writer (select to reveal)
- Najhee Purdy, BS
Script Collaborators (select to reveal)
- Rachel Arpin, EdD
- Keri Cooper, MBA, RN, CPHQ
- Jennifer Eramo, MSN, RN
- Steven Holfinger, MD, MS
- Erin Hueser, MBOE, RT, LSSBB; CCMP
- Shana McGrath, MA, CCC-SLP
- Catherine Quatman-Yates, DPT, PhD
- Lauren Teuschler, M.Ed
Acknowledged Contributors (select to reveal)
- Riley Summers, BS
- Jamie L. Lenzo, M.Ed.
Video animation and production by Robbie McCord, MS.Ed., Instructional Design Senior Specialist in the Office of Curriculum and Scholarship for the College of Medicine. Visit the OCS site to book an instructional project consultation.
Please reach out to osu-qi-hub@osumc.edu with any questions.
