HQS 620 Topic 3 Project Charter Template

HQS 620 Topic 3 Project Charter Template

Part 1: A in the design phase of project management. The project charter serves as a framework and outlines key details of the project. Ultimately, the project charter will give authority to the project manager once key stakeholders and leadership sign off. Complete the template below based on the running case study in the Class Resources.

Project Title:
Project Start Date:                                 Projected Finish Date:
Project Manager: (include name and e-mail)
Background/Need/Justification:
Project Objective(s):
Applicable Industry Standards:
Budget Information:
Deliverables:
Risks and/or Potential Issues:
Project Timeline:
Key milestones	Team Member Responsible	Planned Target Date	Actual Date
Project Team: Roles and Responsibilities:
Position	Position	Position	Position
Approval/Review Committee:
Name and Signature	Role	Position	Contact Information

 

Part 2: In 500-750 words, address the following:

1. Summarize the steps involved in initiating and designing a
2. Describe the influence of authority gradients on team selection and formulation. What is unique about this relative to health care quality and safety?
3. Explain how authority gradients influence team work and patient safety in a health care setting.
4. Research and describe two strategies for identifying and managing overlap in team member roles and accountabilities in a health care setting.
5. Describe one benefit and one challenge for each researched strategy.

 

References

This assignment requires one or two scholarly resources. Cite these references below.

Assessment Description

A work breakdown structure (WBS) and project charter are the goals of this assignment. Choose one of the following case studies from Chapter 8 of the textbook: Nurse Manager Case Study or Nurse Informatics Specialist Case Study (INS). The case study you chose in this topic will be utilized to complete the assignments in Topics 3-7 throughout the semester.

Figure 3.2 “Project Charter Content” from Chapter 3 of the textbook should be reviewed. The “Project Charter Template” can be found in the Resources folder under the topic “Project Charter”. As if you were the project manager, you will fill up the template. For the case study you choose in Chapter 8, the project charter will act as a work statement.

You’ll need one or two academic sources to complete this task.

The APA Style Guide can be found in the Student Success Center, where you can get the template for Part 2 of the template. There’s no need to submit an abstract.

A rubric will be used to grade this task. Preparing for the task requires familiarity with the rubric, so please study it before beginning.

This assignment must be submitted to LopesWrite. If you have any questions, you may find a link to the LopesWrite support articles in the class resources.

Attachments

Resources

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How to Write the Project Statement of Work (SOW)

Read “How to Write the Project Statement of Work (SOW),” located on the Project Management Website (2018).

Project Management for the Advanced Practice Nurse

Read Chapter 3 in Project Management for the Advanced Practice Nurse.

View Resource

Project Design Template: A 9-Step Approach to Designing a Project

Read “Project Design Template: A 9-Step Approach to Designing a Project,” from My Management Guide.

https://mymanagementguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/project-design-template-download.pdf

Mapping a Start for Quality Improvement

Read “Mapping a Start for Quality Improvement,” by Harris, from Physician Leadership Journal (2018).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=130201825&site=eds-live&scope=site

The Four Phases of Project Management

Read “The Four Phases of Project Management,” by Harvard Business Review Staff (2016), located on the Harvard Busine

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https://hbr.org/2016

– Rubric

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Project Charter Template

25 points

Criteria Description

Project Charter Template

5. 5: Excellent

25 points

The Project Charter Template is present and includes substantial relevant details.

4. 4: Good

23 points

The Project Charter Template is present and includes relevant details.

3. 3: Satisfactory

22 points

The Project Charter Template is present.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory

20 points

The Project Charter Template is complete but lacks detail or is incomplete.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

The Project Charter Template is not complete or is incorrect.

Summary

9 points

Criteria Description

Summary

5. 5: Excellent

9 points

A summary of the steps involved in initiating and designing a project is present and thorough.

4. 4: Good

8.28 points

A summary of the steps involved in initiating and designing a project is present and detailed.

3. 3: Satisfactory

7.92 points

A summary of the steps involved in initiating and designing a project is present.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory

7.2 points

A summary of the steps involved in initiating and designing a project is present but lacks detail or is incomplete.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

A summary of the steps involved in initiating and designing a project is not present or is inappropriate.

Influence of Authority Gradients on Team Selection and Formulation

9 points

Criteria Description

Influence of Authority Gradients on Team Selection and Formulation

5. 5: Excellent

9 points

An explanation of the influence of authority gradients on team selection and formulation is present and thorough.

4. 4: Good

8.28 points

An explanation of the influence of authority gradients on team selection and formulation is present and detailed.

3. 3: Satisfactory

7.92 points

An explanation of the influence of authority gradients on team selection and formulation is present.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory

7.2 points

An explanation of the influence of authority gradients on team selection and formulation is present but lacks detail or is incomplete.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

An explanation of the influence of authority gradients on team selection and formulation is not present.

Influence of Authority Gradients on Teamwork and Patient Safety

9 points

Criteria Description

Influence of Authority Gradients on Teamwork and Patient Safety

5. 5: Excellent

9 points

An explanation of how authority gradients influence teamwork and patient safety is present and thorough.

4. 4: Good

8.28 points

An explanation of how authority gradients influence teamwork and patient safety is present and detailed.

3. 3: Satisfactory

7.92 points

An explanation of how authority gradients influence teamwork and patient safety is present.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory

7.2 points

An explanation of how authority gradients influence teamwork and patient safety is present but lacks detail or is incomplete.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

An explanation of how authority gradients influence teamwork and patient safety is not present.

Identifying and Managing Overlap

9 points

Criteria Description

Identifying and Managing Overlap

5. 5: Excellent

9 points

A description of two strategies for identifying and managing overlap in team member roles and accountabilities is present and thorough.

4. 4: Good

8.28 points

A description of two strategies for identifying and managing overlap in team member roles and accountabilities is present and detailed.

3. 3: Satisfactory

7.92 points

A description of two strategies for identifying and managing overlap in team member roles and accountabilities is present.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory

7.2 points

A description of two strategies for identifying and managing overlap in team member roles and accountabilities is present but lacks detail or is incomplete.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

A description of two strategies for identifying and managing overlap in team member roles and accountabilities is not present.

Benefits and Challenges of Strategies

9 points

Criteria Description

Benefits and Challenges of Strategies

5. 5: Excellent

9 points

One benefit and one challenge for each researched strategy is present and thorough.

4. 4: Good

8.28 points

One benefit and one challenge for each researched strategy is present and detailed.

3. 3: Satisfactory

7.92 points

One benefit and one challenge for each researched strategy is present.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory

7.2 points

One benefit and one challenge for each researched strategy is present but lacks detail or is incomplete.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

One benefit and one challenge for each researched strategy is not present or is incomplete.

Thesis Development and Purpose

7 points

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5. 5: Excellent

7 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

4. 4: Good

6.44 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

3. 3: Satisfactory

6.16 points

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory

5.6 points

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Argument Logic and Construction

8 points

Criteria Description

Argument Logic and Construction

5. 5: Excellent

8 points

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

4. 4: Good

7.36 points

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

3. 3: Satisfactory

7.04 points

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory

6.4 points

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5 points

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5. 5: Excellent

5 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4. 4: Good

4.6 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

3. 3: Satisfactory

4.4 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory

4 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5 points

Criteria Description

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5. 5: Excellent

5 points

All format elements are correct.

4. 4: Good

4.6 points

Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

3. 3: Satisfactory

4.4 points

Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory

4 points

Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Documentation of Sources

5 points

Criteria Description

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5. 5: Excellent

5 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

4. 4: Good

4.6 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

3. 3: Satisfactory

4.4 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory

4 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

Sources are not documented.