Question: When thinking about your own QI topic, use one of the QI tools (Fishbone, 5 whys, etc.) to identify potential causes and the effects of the problem. Discuss your tool, what you found as potential causes to the problem and what the problem has/could lead to. Need Online Assistance?
For example, for a problem of increased number of central line infections, a potential cause could be poor training of staff or lack of sterile technique with dressing changes. The problem could lead to prolonged hospital stays.