A team uses an Ishikawa diagram to categorize possible contributors to delays in patient discharge. What type of tool is this?
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Correct answer: Cause-and-effect analysis
The fishbone or Ishikawa diagram organizes potential causes of a problem under major categories to identify key contributors.
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