NHS 8040 Capella University Electronic Health Record Keeping Program Worksheet
Overview
The project charter provides an overview of the proposed project and is a working plan for how it will be executed. It contains key information including the who, what, when, and where of the project and how it will be conducted. For this assignment, you will use information from the interview you conducted and the template linked in Resources to develop the first part of the project charter for your project. *This is health care/public health field specific*
INSTRUCTIONS
Drawing from the gap, need, or opportunity for improvement identified in the leadership interview, begin to develop a project charter for the topic. Although this project should address a relevant gap, data or contextual evidence may not be available. In that case, you may use fictitious information for this assignment or obtain data from the general literature (make sure to cite the source).
Using the Project Charter Template provided, complete Part 1 for this assignment. Write in the narrative where indicated. Be succinct but be sure to include all required information. Use citations as needed and include the reference list on the last page.
The following instructions correspond to the criteria in the assignment scoring guide, so be sure to address each point:
Create an acronym to identify the project name.
Get creative! A good acronym is memorable and distinct.
Justify the selection of departmental and executive sponsors.
Describe briefly why you chose these sponsors (fiscal, political, other support?).
Describe the overarching aim of the project, including the impact on a process or systems change.
Include a specific goal you hope to achieve by the end of the project.
Summarize the specific project strategy or intervention that will be used to accomplish the goal or aim.
Identify and provide a brief description of project team members and reasons for your choices.
Describe the impact the project will have on stakeholders, including patient safety and quality.
Be sure to note how you will include the voice of the patient or consumer.
Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
Example assignment: You may use the assignment example, linked in the Resources, to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Written communication: Write clearly, accurately, and professionally, incorporating sources appropriately.
Length of paper: Complete all fields of Project Charter Template Part 1.
Resources: Include sources where appropriate within the template, reference list last page.
APA format: Cite your sources using current APA format.
Font and font size: Times Roman, 12 points.
Project Charter
Use this template to develop your project charter, replacing the instructional text in the cells with the required information. Consider making a copy of this template should you require a second look at the instructions.
StakeholdersStakeholderList titles, categories, or initials of those who will be affected by project outcomes and describe the impact on each individual or group. Remember to include patients and consumers, describing customer satisfaction, safety, and quality outcomes. Part 2Project OverviewProject DescriptionInclude concise descriptions of who, what, when, where, and how long. Include a budget estimate if applicable. Describe the problem, how it was diagnosed, and how its solution aligns to strategic priorities. Include a timeline and required resources for the project: staff time, administrative resources, activity sites, and so on.Evidence to Support NeedProvide empirical and contextual evidence to support the gap, need, or improvement. Consider primary and secondary data sources, regulatory requirements, clinical practice guidelines, and benchmarking data. Be sure to include proper citations and descriptions of integrity and reliability of any data you provide.Project Purpose/Business CaseDescribe the business or clinical need this project addresses. What will the change or improvement accomplish and how will it impact consumers, staff, and health care system as a whole?SMART Objectives (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound)Provide a concise list of objectives using the SMART model.DeliverablesList the specific high-level products or processes to be created, such as training materials, policies, or process improvements.Project Scope Specify clearly what the project will and will not address. Include all relevant people and processes; this is an opportunity to address alignment to strategic organizational goals. Be sure to include a brief discussion of the project’s limitations.Project Milestones Describe specific deliverables for each project phase. For the development and planning stage, team member recruitment from each involved department might be a deliverable, for example. If using PDCA, interim milestones may correspond to completion of different PDCA cycles. Indicate timeframes in terms of number of days, weeks, or months. Identify those responsible for each deliverable.Part 3SWOT AnalysisStrengthsProject strengths could include things like executive support or financial resources.WeaknessesIdentify at least three potential obstacles to a successful project outcome.OpportunitiesNote current opportunities to facilitate project success, such as leveraging existing EMP to implement a clinical decision support system.ThreatsIdentify at least three current or future threats to the project’s success, such as increased competition or high staff turnover in the affected department or service line.Known Major RisksRank the SWOT weaknesses and threats listed above. Identify at least one high risk and discuss how it might be mitigated.Risk Level (Low, Medium, High)Risk Ethical ConsiderationsTaking into account PHI, HIPAA, human subject considerations, equitable care, and IRB oversight, discuss any potential for human rights violations. Note any vulnerable populations involved and plans for equitable subject treatment. Describe data security factors: how data will be accessed and stored, including team members who will have access to personal health data and how it will be safeguarded (such as “Only [X] people will access the EMR”).ConstraintsList any limits to personnel, funding, scheduling, or other options, such as a predetermined budget, limited staff, or deadline.External DependenciesIf the project’s success may depend on external relationships or resources such as personnel, funding, communication channels, or community resources, describe them here. If there are no external dependencies, describe internal support.Communication StrategyIndicate how the project manager will communicate to sponsors, project team, and stakeholders. Describe the means and frequency of communication, including meetings, processes, and tools such as charts, wikis, and dashboards.Proposed OutcomesMetricOutcome MeasureProcess MeasureCountermeasure (optional)What is being measured to determine project successAnswers specifically final outcome (“So what?”), such as [X] percent patient satisfaction rate increaseMeasures supporting final outcome such as compliance, time motion, competencyMeasures to ensure that there are no negative consequences in other areas Data Collection PlanDescribe in detail the data you will collect and analyze to determine project success, including how and when it will be collected per the project milestones described above. Identify those who will collect, analyze, and store the data and address the integrity of the process (will it be done by team members or staff). Explain the integrity of the data sources: will data be collected from the EMR, online survey, or an internally created tool? Describe your plan to handle missing data and where you will securely store the data. Data Collection ToolIn Excel, develop a data collection tool, using appropriate headers for columns and rows. Sheet 1: The data collection tool should include at least one filtering application and one analytical function (sum, mean, calculation).Sheet 2: Add dummy data to show the operation above.Sheet 3: Based on the dummy data, create a graphic representation (such as histogram, line graph, bar graph, or pie chart) to show how the data can be displayed and communicated.
