Which action would be occurring if a group of nurses were in the analyze phase of the DMAIC process? (Select all that apply.)
a. Identify gaps between current perfor-mance and the goal.
b. Identify possible sources of variation.
c. Determine the goal.
d. Write the problem statement.
e. Determine where to begin making a change.
A, B, E
If the nurses were in the analyze phase of the DMAIC process, they would identify gaps between current performance and the goal, identify possible sources of variation, and determine where to begin making a change. Determining the goal and writing the problem statement occur in the define phase.
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