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describe the project budget key success factors

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HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS OVERSEE A WIDE VARIETY OF PROJECTS.

Because many aspects of health care operations are changing health care administrators oversee a wide variety of projects. These can include logistical projects such as moving a department to a new facility technology-related projects such as introducing a new system or piece of equipment or process-related projects such as initiating new procedures for patient discharge. If the project has any degree of complexity it will benefit from a project management approach. Administrators and managers in health care need to have a working understanding of project management: why it is important what it accomplishes and the repercussions on the organization if its basic tenets are ignored or not followed. Within project management the project plan is the cornerstone of successful execution of a project. The project plan is designed to guide the process and execution of a project.For this Assignment you will develop a project plan using as your focus a work-related project you are doing now or will be doing in the future.It is suggested that the project you select be manageable in scope and not overly complex. You will assume that the objectives and scope of the project you have selected have been vetted and approved. The next step is to develop a project plan. You will develop a project management plan that will walk through key steps of the project management process. The objective of this Assignment is not a deep dive into the full intricacies of project management. Rather it is to ensure that as a health care administrator you have a solid theory and practical knowledge of key aspects of the project management process.For Part 1 of this Assignment you will create a Service Level Agreement (35 pages) which includes the following:There are many different methodologies for planning and scheduling a project. For this Assignment you will develop a Gantt chart that depicts key project activities time allotted for each activity and when each activity is scheduled to begin. To do so you will need to consider dependencies. Some activities will be sequential others may be simultaneous and some may overlap.Note:You may create your own Gantt chart using Excel or search for and download a Gantt chart template.A project begins with an approved budget. Too often however unless the budget is meticulously managed budget overruns occur. Health care administrators must ensure that the project management process includes careful oversight on spending. In 23 pages describe the project budget key success factors including the following:Even the most straightforward and well-planned project can be impacted by unexpected circumstances. Anticipating risks is a key part of project management and one that a health care administrator or manager must ensure is taken into consideration by the project team. Additionally If not carefully monitored budget and time constraints can take a toll on the quality of a project. Create a 24 page risk management and quality management plan which includes the following:

Describe how interdisciplinary relationships affect your organization and the patients and families that use your health care organization

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COLLABORATION AMONG HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IS THE KEY TO POSITIVE PATIENT OUTCOMES.

Collaboration among health care professionals is the key to positive patient outcomes. Each member of the health care team has been trained with specific knowledge and skills which allow them to do what they do best. Working together as a team brings specific strengths of each discipline to focus on the care of the patient and supplements any weaknesses of other teammates. Effective interdisciplinary relationships decrease costs and improve patient satisfaction while improving overall health care worker satisfaction.Research different health care interdisciplinary relationships (such as radiology working with the emergency room or working in a pharmaceutical company) that the marketing department needs to collaborate with the development department.Write a 1 400- to 1 750-word paper that summarizes your findings.Include ways to avoid and resolve conflict how to work as a team and collaborate with other departments and ways to make the process better. You may also include a personal experience with an interdisciplinary relationship and describe if it worked well or if there was a breakdown.Describe how interdisciplinary relationships affect your organization and the patients and families that use your health care organization.Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

THE PRACTICE OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AT ALL LEVELS BRINGS YOU INTO CONTACT WITH PEOPLE FROM A VARIETY OF FAITHS.

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THE PRACTICE OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AT ALL LEVELS BRINGS YOU INTO CONTACT WITH PEOPLE FROM A VARIETY OF FAITHS.

The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions.The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative ethical analysis of Georges situation and decision from the perspective of two worldviews or religions: Christianity and a second religion of your choosing. For the second faith choose a faith that is unfamiliar to you. Examples of faiths to choose from includeSikh Baha’i Buddhism Shintoism etc.In your comparative analysis address all of the worldview questions in detail for Christianity and your selected faith.Refer to Chapter 2 ofCalled to Carefor the list of questions.Once you have outlined the worldview of each religion begin your ethical analysis from each perspective.In a minimum of 1 500-2 000 words provide an ethical analysis based upon the different belief systems reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research and answering the following questions based on the research:Support your position by referencing at least three academic resources (preferably from the GCU Library) in addition to the course readings lectures the Bible and the textbooks for each religion. Each religion must have a primary source included. A total of six references are required according to the specifications listed above.Incorporate the research into your writing in an appropriate scholarly manner.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.

Analyze at least three strategies that can be applied for due diligence and maintaining oversight of the project budget

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CHANGING HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS OVERSEE A WIDE VARIETY OF PROJECTS.

Assignment: Project Management Planning Because many aspects of health care operations are changing health care administrators oversee a wide variety of projects. These can include logistical projects such as moving a department to a new facility technology-related projects such as introducing a new system or piece of equipment or process-related projects such as initiating new procedures for patient discharge. If the project has any degree of complexity it will benefit from a project management approach. Administrators and managers in health care need to have a working understanding of project management: why it is important what it accomplishes and the repercussions on the organization if its basic tenets are ignored or not followed. Within project management the project plan is the cornerstone of successful execution of a project. The project plan is designed to guide the process and execution of a project. For this Assignment you will develop a project plan using as your focus a work-related project you are doing now or will be doing in the future. Part 1: Service Level Agreement It is suggested that the project you select be manageable in scope and not overly complex. You will assume that the objectives and scope of the project you have selected have been vetted and approved. The next step is to develop a project plan. You will develop a project management plan that will walk through key steps of the project management process. The objective of this Assignment is not a deep dive into the full intricacies of project management. Rather it is to ensure that as a health care administrator you have a solid theory and practical knowledge of key aspects of the project management process. For Part 1 of this Assignment you will create a Service Level Agreement (35 pages) which includes the following: Project Description Purpose and Objectives: The project description delineates key aspects of a project. In 12 pages your project plan should:Describe the project and explain the purpose and justification for the project.Explain the goals and objectives of the project.Describe the requirements for the project.Explain the tangible measures for acceptance criteria used to achieve project success.Project Scope: The project scope defines the scope of the project and how the scope will be managed. In 23 pages your project plan should:Summarize in detail the expected deliverables for the project.Explain the acceptance criteria for the project.Explain the project assumptions risks and constraints.Roles and Responsibilities: By definition a project is a unique undertaking with a beginning and an end point. One responsibility of management is to determine who will be a part of the project team (including designation of a project manager). Ask yourself Who needs to be on this team to ensure that project goals are successfully met? Consider as well the importance of communication among team members. What communication needs will each individual have? With whom will they communicate and how?Using the Project Roles and Responsibilities Matrix template in the Learning Resources list the names* and titles of all individuals or entities involved in the project. Indicate whether each stakeholder is internal or external to the project organization.Note: For privacy purposes please use pseudonyms.Identify the internal and external stakeholders for a project.Distinguish the roles and responsibilities of the project stakeholders.Explain how to communicate with project stakeholders. Part 2: Project Schedule There are many different methodologies for planning and scheduling a project. For this Assignment you will develop a Gantt chart that depicts key project activities time allotted for each activity and when each activity is scheduled to begin. To do so you will need to consider dependencies. Some activities will be sequential others may be simultaneous and some may overlap. Note: You may create your own Gantt chart using Excel or search for and download a Gantt chart template. Using a Gantt chart construct a project schedule.In 23 paragraphs of your project plan explain the estimating techniques used to develop your project schedule. Provide rationale for why these techniques will be effective. Part 3: Strategies for Maintaining the Project Budget A project begins with an approved budget. Too often however unless the budget is meticulously managed budget overruns occur. Health care administrators must ensure that the project management process includes careful oversight on spending. In 23 pages describe the project budget key success factors including the following: Analyze at least three strategies that can be applied for due diligence and maintaining oversight of the project budget.Explain at least two challenges each of these strategies might present and identify opportunities for improvement.Compare the positive outcomes that might result from each strategy. Part 4: Risk Management Quality Management and Sustainability Even the most straightforward and well-planned project can be impacted by unexpected circumstances. Anticipating risks is a key part of project management and one that a health care administrator or manager must ensure is taken into consideration by the project team. Additionally If not carefully monitored budget and time constraints can take a toll on the quality of a project. Create a 24 page risk management and quality management plan which includes the following: Describe how you plan to manage risks for your project.Analyze strategies for managing quality within your project.Analyze strategies for sustainability of your project.Describe at least two tools and/or techniques you plan to use to manage quality and defend why you chose those tools.

Is there consistency in the quality of care?

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MARKETING HEALTH CARE SERVICESSTRATEGIES USED TO MARKET HEALTH CARE SERVICES ARE TYPICALLY DIFFERENT THAN STRATEGIES USED TO MARKET HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS.

Assignment: Marketing Health Care ServicesStrategies used to market health care services are typically different than strategies used to market health care products. From intangibility to the natural inconsistencies in the delivery of services traditional marketing strategies must be modified so that there is a greater focus on marketing relationships and quality care. Therefore when developing marketing plans it is important for organizations to consider the 5 Is of marketing health services: inconsistency inseparability intangibility interaction and inventory. For this Assignment use the 5 Is to examine the health care service in the Aravind Eye Care System: Providing Total Eye Care to the Rural Population case study provided in the Learning Resources. Then provide recommendations for marketing the service.To prepare:Review the Aravind case study in the Learning Resources.With the 5 Is of marketing in mind reflect on the health care service provided by the organization and its personnel.The AssignmentIn a 4- to 5-page paper address the following:Using the 5 Is of marketing analyze the health care service provided by the organization in the scenario. Inconsistency: Is there consistency in the quality of care?Inseparability: When providing the service do providers demonstrate biases toward or against patients and their families (i.e. racial biases age biases gender biases etc.)?Intangibility: What are the intangible characteristics of providers (i.e. demeanor posture etc.)? How do providers behave toward patients?Interaction with consumers: Is the organization patient-centered or physician-centered?Inventory: How much time is spent on providing the service and how much time is spent on non-service-related activities?Recommend strategies to market this service to health care consumers. Include how these strategies might improve operations

Initiatives in Strategic Health Care Organizations

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ASSIGNMENT: INITIATIVES IN STRATEGIC HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONSTHE OLD

Assignment: Initiatives in Strategic Health Care Organizations The old adage, form follows function describes considering the importance of what you are trying to accomplish before you decide how to get there. It is important to remember that you have to have the will to improve, ideas about alternatives to the status quo, and make it realexecute (Nolan, 2007).In this Discussion, you will describe strategic health care quality initiatives in two organizations attempting to accomplish their goals and objectives in quality improvement. You will also examine the purpose of the initiatives(s) and share the issues and opportunities for improvement, as well as address any elements crucial to improving quality in your health care organization or one you are familiar with.To prepare:Read and review the resources in the Learning Resources section as they relate to initiatives in strategic health care organizations.SelectONE organization from each of the TWO groups listed:Group I:Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)Group II:ANCC Magnet Recognition ProgramBaldrige Performance Excellence ProgramThe Leapfrog GroupThe Assignment:In a 3- to 4-page paper (excluding title page and references):Describe strategic health care quality initiatives in two of the organizations. Compareand contrast the purposes of the initiatives.Analyze strategic quality issues and opportunities for improvement within the two organizations.Evaluatewhich elements of the initiatives are crucial to the quality-improvement opportunities of your health care organization or an organization with which you are familiar.

THE CONCEPT OF GOVERNANCE WITHIN A HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION

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THE CONCEPT OF GOVERNANCE WITHIN A HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION.

Write a paper (1 000-1 250 words) on the concept of governance within a health care organization. Address the following:1) Corporate structure and how it impacts the effectiveness of governance.2) Various roles of governance within the organizations and how they should interact within a team setting.3) Concerns to consider when developing and strengthening a team culture. For example:a) Team members working independently or at cross-purposes.b) Turf battles that can slow or impede the accomplishment of project purposes.c) The tone of meetings and interactions that can be seen as negative manipulative directive and/or secretive.d) Failure to properly apply governance concepts.e) A discussion of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its impact on governance and senior management.4) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines

Compare and contrast the differences between the two facilities.

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IDENTIFY TWO HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHOW A NEED FOR IMPROVEMENT IN ONE SPECIFIC AREA.

Please put all three assignments on serpate word documentsDiscussion oneVisit theQuality Check page(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.https://www.qualitycheck.org/ of The Joint Commission website enterMount Sinai One Gustave L. Levy PlaceNew York NY the second one is New york presbyterian brooklyn methodist 506 Sixth Street Brooklyn NY 11215and select search. Take the following steps to find two health care organizations:Identify two health care organizations that show a need for improvement in one specific area. Note that you may find a hospital that has achieved a high score. However there is always room for improvement.After reviewing your findings state the National Safety Goals and National Quality Improvement Goals where the facilities needed to improve. Compare and contrast the differences between the two facilities. In addition list two recommendations that you feel would improve that particular area.Discussion TwoAfter reading Chapters 3 and 4 you should be familiar with the many stakeholders involved in the health care system. In the early 70s legislation was created for the establishment of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) in an attempt to reduce health care costs due to the excessive spending of the fee-for-service health plans. Considering the reason for their creation discuss your opinion regarding why managed care organizations did or did not have the intended effect. List two examples that prove your point.Your initial post should be 250-300 words and utilize at least one scholarly source from the Ashford UniversityUse this as one of the sourceshttps://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/evaluating-negotiating-payment-optionsASSIGNMENTThere is a templete attached please use it for this assignmentMost people have experienced frustration when talking with customer service at least once. Often organizations provide satisfaction surveys to customers in order to evaluate their experience. In the health care field accrediting agencies require providers to measure patient satisfaction through surveys. You will be using theCustomer Satisfaction Improvement Plan template(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.document to enter all of your information. Note: If you have responded substantively to each of the content items within the template of the assignment the template document should be between three and four pages.

What do you feel are the biggest weaknesses of the health care plan, and why?

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THE UNITED STATES PASSED LANDMARK HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION WHEN PRESIDENT OBAMAS HEALTH CARE PLAN PASSED IN THE U.S. CONGRESS.

4-6 pages APA format plagiarism free pleaseIn 2010, the United States passed landmark health care legislation when President Obamas health care plan passed in the U.S. Congress. However, despite its promise to provide health care coverage for a number of groups previously unable to obtain coverage, many Americans are dissatisfied with the components of the plan.Thinking in terms of the administrator and third-party payer perspectives, answer the following:What do you feel are the biggest weaknesses of the health care plan, and why?Be sure to provide 23 weaknesses for each group (i.e. providers and patients), and explain your rationale for choosing each by supporting your thoughts with properly cited references.Please visit the Health Reform Web site for more information on the latest health care policy reforms.

Describe at least one ethical challenge related to the market force that might influence organizational management practices

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EXPLAINS HOW A MARKET FORCE AFFECTS THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY AND DESCRIBES AN ASSOCIATED ETHICAL CHALLENGE THAT COULD INFLUENCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.

Write a 35 page executive report that explains how a market force affects the health care industry and describes an associated ethical challenge that could influence management practices. Recommend two strategies to prevent or address the ethical challenge and explain how the strategies maintain compliance with external regulations.For this assessment, suppose you work for a health care organization whose senior leadership strives to make ethical decisions related to ever-changing external forces. As part of the management team, you have been assigned to analyze one of the market forces affecting the health care industry. You need to choose one of the following market forces: Managed care. Caring for aging baby boomers. Integrative medicine.Then you need to choose one segment of the health care system (insurance, reimbursement industry, hospitals, long term care facilities, and so on) to use as the focus of this analysis. For example, you may decide to focus on integrative medicine in long-term care facilities.Review the resources provided and conduct your own research on the topic you have selected. You will need to use current, relevant information and statistics from at least three authoritative resources to support your work. Be sure you also look at regulatory agencies that oversee the topic and health care system segment you selected.Format this assessment as an executive report, following APA guidelines for citations and references. Please be sure you include a title page and a references page.

Requirements

In the executive report you develop for this assessment, be sure you complete the following:

Explain how the market force you selected is affecting the health care industry. Include any statistics you found during your research.

Describe at least one ethical challenge related to the market force that might influence organizational management practices.

Recommend at least two strategies leadership might use to prevent or address the challenge.

Consider whether a CSR initiative could help prevent the ethical challenge.

Explain how your recommended strategies will maintain compliance with external regulations.