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HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Describe why project management is needed and explain the correlation between the nursing process and project management. Explain the value of establishing a framework for a project and provide an example in which a project management framework aided in the implementation of a new process.

DQ2 Review Figure 2.1 “The Five Steps of the Nursing Process” and Figure 2.2 “The Five Phases of Project Management” in Chapter 2 of the textbook. As you reflect on the five steps of the nursing process, describe how that process aligns with the concept of project management. Provide specific examples of the similarities between elements of Figure 2.1 and 2.2.

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Describe three significant skills that are essential to have in the role as project manager. How do those skills align with the skills needed in the nursing profession? Provide a specific example to support your answer. Discuss one to two effective strategies to promote a high reliability organization.

DQ2 As the project manager it is important to understand team dynamics. Describe how you would apply your leadership skills to move team members from the “storming” to “norming” stage of team development.

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 Describe the value of creating a statement of work (SOW) and project charter. What elements of these documents will be valuable in project management? Provide a specific example to support your answer.

DQ2 How do key stakeholders and project team members differ and how are they the same? As the project manager, how do you ensure that the individuals that perform the work have a voice in the project development?

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 Describe the relationship between project deliverables, goals, and outcomes.  How are each important and what makes each different? Provide an example of each to support your position.

DQ2 How does a “shared mental model” or visual tool assist in the completion of a project? What elements are important to include in such a visual and why?

 

 

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 The formula to calculate the communication channels is: n x (n - 1) / 2. N is the number of team members. Use the formula to determine the number of communication channels for a team of five members. Based on your calculation, what are the possible number of communication channels on the project team? Do you agree or disagree with the calculation? Should all stakeholders (even those not on the team) be included? Explain your rationale.

DQ2 Identify three workplace environmental factors (i.e., organizational culture, staffing issues, regulatory requirements, etc.) and explain how they might adversely influence project communication. How might your own communication bias influence project communication?

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 6 Discussion

DQ1 What are some of the downstream implications for a change in scope on a project? Provide a specific scenario to support your answer.

DQ2 You are leading a project team to implement computerized provider order entry and several physician groups are resistant. What approach would you take to facilitate change? Support your position with one or two scholarly resources.

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 7 Discussion

DQ1 What is the difference between monitoring and controlling during the tracking phase of a project? Provide an example of a tool other than a fishbone chart that can be used to monitor and control within a project. Describe the benefits and drawbacks of this other tool.

DQ2 Identify two potential reasons why a project might fail, the cause, associated risks, and how you would mitigate.

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 8 Discussion

DQ1 What is a transition plan, and why is a transition plan important at the completion of a project? What should be included, and who should receive copies of the transition plan?

DQ2 Your patient safety project is finally complete on time but slightly over budget. There were a significant amount of challenges encountered throughout. The project manager, who has moved on to a new project will not hold a final debrief meeting to review successes and failures; is this a mistake? Provide a specific example to support your position.

 

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 1 Assignment  

Project Management Methodologies

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to contrast common project management methodologies that can be utilized in health care project management. Conduct your own research so you are able to contrast Lean/Six Sigma, Waterfall, PSDA, and Agile methodologies. In addition, select another project management methodology of your choice.

Use the Project Management Methodologies template to complete the assignment.

This assignment requires two to three scholarly resources.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, 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.

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

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 2 Assignment  

Case Study - Role of a Project Manager

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to determine the role of a project manager for a given case study. Use the "AHRQ Case Studies – Case Studies of Quality Improvement Initiatives" from the AHRQ website located in the Topic 2 topic Resources to complete this assignment. The case studies located in Chapter 8 of the textbook provide additional support for this assignment.

Select and read a case study from "AHRQ Case Studies – Case Studies of Quality Improvement Initiatives". Once you have read the case study, in a 500-700-word paper, address the following:

Describe the problem outlined in the case study.

Discuss the project goals.

Describe the role of the project manager addressing the following:

Planning

Organizing

Budgeting

Monitoring progress

Managing reports and documentation

Health care quality and safety initiatives.

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

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 3 Assignment  

Project Charter Template

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to create a project charter with a work breakdown structure. Select one case study in Chapter 8 of the textbook from the following options: Case Study: Nurse Manager or Case Study: Informatics Nurse Specialist (INS).  The case study you select in this topic will be used throughout the course to complete the assignments in Topics 3-7.

Review Figure 3.2 "Project Charter Content" from Chapter 3 in the textbook. Use this as a model to complete the "Project Charter Template" located in the topic Resources folder. You will complete the template as if you are the project manager. The project charter will serve as a statement of work for the case study you selected in Chapter 8 of the textbook.

This assignment requires one or two scholarly resources.

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.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 4 Assignment  

Building a Project Schedule

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to create a Gantt chart to outline the tasks and schedule for the case study you selected in the Class Resources. Recall that you created a project charter as the Topic 3 assignment. Review the feedback you received from your instructor for that assignment.

Part 1: Use the feedback from the Topic 3 assignment to create a Gantt chart showing the tasks and the time in which tasks should be completed for the project.To complete this assignment, access the Simple Gantt Chart located on the Microsoft Office website at: https://templates.office.com/en-us/simple-gantt-chart-tm16400962   

Part 2: Create a 250-500-word summary addressing the following:

What is the value of a work breakdown structure?

What is the importance of monitoring critical success factors?

Submit both the Gantt chart and the summary to the dropbox.

Prepare the Part 2 summary 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.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 5 Assignment  

Communication Plan

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to create a communication plan for stakeholders. This communication plan is in relation to the case study you selected in the Class Resources.

Complete the "Communication Plan Template" located in the topic Resources folder.

This assignment requires two or three scholarly resources.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, 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.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

 

 

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 6 Assignment  

Implementation Checklist

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to outline an implementation strategy for the goals in the previous phases of project management for the case study you selected in the Class Resources.

Use the "Implementation Checklist Template" located in the topic Resources folder to complete this assignment.

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.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 7 Assignment  

Fishbone Diagram

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.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

 

 

 

 

HQS620 Project Management in Health

Week 8 Assignment  

Benchmark - Monitoring Progress and Project Outcomes

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to discuss the value of monitoring project progress and evaluating outcomes to develop quality and safety initiatives. In a 750-900-word paper, address the following:

Discuss the value of monitoring the progress of planned change and the impact it has on project outcomes.

Explain the benefits of evaluating overall project outcomes.

Discuss the importance of final project analysis and debriefing following project closure.

Discuss who should be involved in the project debriefing.

Explain why it's important to celebrate successful completion of a project.

How would you celebrate successful completion?

If all desired outcomes are not met in a project, describe the appropriate next steps.

Based on the case study in which you have applied the principles of project management to in Topics 3-8, develop at least two potential resulting quality and safety initiatives.

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

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information

 This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:

MSN with an Emphasis in Health Care Quality and Patient Safety

 6.2: Use process improvement principles to design quality and safety initiatives.