Assignment: BUSINESS CASE ANALYSIS FOR HEALTHCARE IMROVEMENT
Assignment: BUSINESS CASE ANALYSIS FOR HEALTHCARE IMROVEMENT
Title of Healthcare Improvement Project
Author Name (First, Middle Initial, Last)
Western Governors University
College of Health Profession
Name of Instructor
Month, Day, Year
Note: This document should be used as a template for your healthcare improvement
project (HIP) academic paper. This paper should adhere to the formatting and style
standards of the 7th edition of the APA style manual (American Psychological
Association, 2020). Refer to the performance assessment tasks and rubrics for specific
instructions on submitting each section of your HIP paper.
2
D156: Business Case Analysis for Healthcare Improvement
Task1: Assessment
Stakeholder Identification
Needs Assessment
Impact Analysis and Template
SWOT Analysis and Template
SMART+C Goal and Outcome Statement and Template
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Task 2: Introduction for Health Improvement Project
Problem Background
Description of Problem
Purpose Statement
Project Management Lifecyle
Project Guidance Initiation to Closure
Scholarly Source Review Purpose
Table of Scholarly Source
Scholarly Source Synthesis
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D157: Managing Resources in an Era of Disruption
Human Resource Management
Staffing
Costs
Project Team Member Engagement
Recruitment Strategies
Support for Team Members
RACI Chart
Financial Resource Management
Budget Methods and Requirements
Pro Forma Operating Budget
Budget Variances
Project Charter
4
D158: Strategically Planning the Execution of a HIP
Meetings and Organizational Policies
Action Plan Development and Template
SDOH and Target Population
Force Field Analysis and Template
Gantt Chart Information and Template
Scope Statement
Communication Management Plan
5
D159: Evidenced Based Measures for Evaluating Healthcare Improvement
Team Member Collaboration
Data Elements
Data Source
KPI and Benchmarks
Data Collection Method and Parameters
Data Analysis
Results Dissemination Plan
Project Closure Plan
6
L160: Nursing Leadership and Management Field Experience
Task 1: Proposed Project Pre-Implementation Field Experience
Agenda and Leadership Strategies
Training Plan
Validation of Training Plan
Proposed Project Implementation and Control Field Experience
Project Proposal Journal
Project Management Strategy
Project Status Reporting Methods
7
L161: Healthcare Improvement Project Evaluation and Closure
Evaluation of Process
Key Lessons
Final Data Analysis
Project Considerations
KPI
Improving the Metrics
Reflection
Success and Challenges
Project Team Contribution
Issue Response
Tracking KPI
Project Closure
Project Closure and Celebration
Wrap Up Session
Conclusion
8
References
9
Appendix A
Impact Analysis (D156)
Benefits: Identify two categories and at least two benefits for each of the categories
that will be positively impacted by the implementation of your improvement project. Use
a norms-based scale as a method of quantifying the impact the benefits will have. Give
a “1†rating for low impact, a “2†rating for moderate impact, and a “3†rating for high
impact. Total these benefit ratings and enter the sum in the “Total Benefits Score†cell.
Category Improvement Project Benefits Rating
1
2
3
4
Total Benefits Score
Risks: Using the same categories identified in the “Benefits†section, identify at least
two risks for each of the categories that may be negatively impacted by the
implementation of your healthcare improvement project. As you did in the “Benefitsâ€
section, rate the risks using the norms-based scale of “1†for low impact, “2†for
moderate impact, and “3†for high impact. Total these ratings and enter the sum in the
“Total Risks Score†cell.
Category Improvement Project Risks Rating
1
2
3
4
Total Risks Score
Calculate the impact ratio by dividing the benefits total score by the risks total score,
then enter that ratio into the table below. Use the criteria in the table below to determine
if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Impact Ratio = _______ [Benefits Rating total score divided by Risks Rating]
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Appendix B
SWOT Analysis (D156)
A SWOT analysis will help you identify internal and external factors in an organization
that may impact the readiness of the organization for an improvement project. At a
minimum, identify two internal criteria and two external criteria. Then for the internal
criteria, identify two Strengths and two Weaknesses for each of the criteria. For the
external criteria, identify two Opportunities and two Threats for each of the criteria. The
presence of weaknesses and threats are gaps to be addressed in planning, while the
absence of strengths or opportunities clarifies the need for further planning or
development before implementation. Click in the following boxes to enter your SWOT
factors.
Factors to maintain Factors to address
Internal Criteria Strengths Weaknesses
(Examples:
ï‚· Collective capabilities
ï‚· Morale, commitment,
leadership
ï‚· Governance,
participation norms,
and defined roles
ï‚· Resources, funding,
assets, people
ï‚· Experience,
knowledge, data
ï‚· Innovative aspects
ï‚· Collaboration tools
ï‚· Processes, systems,
IT, and
communications
ï‚· Cultural, attitudinal,
behavioral norms)
What does the
organization do well that
will help the
implementation of the
project?
What does the
organization lack that may
hinder the implementation
of the project?
External Criteria Opportunities Threats
(Examples:
ï‚· Political, legislative,
and financial
environment
ï‚· Stakeholder
What external factors will
help facilitate the
implementation of your
project?
What external factors will
hinder the implementation
of your project?
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involvement
ï‚· Technology
development and
innovation
ï‚· Development of
knowledge
ï‚· Uptake in
disseminated
knowledge or best
practices)
Appendix C
SMART+C Goal Worksheet (D156)
This worksheet is designed to help you create a SMART+C (specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant, time-bound, and challenging) goal for your healthcare
improvement project (HIP). First, answer the following SMART+C criteria questions
12
about your project. Next, synthesize your answers into a SMART+C goal for your
project and enter it into the project goal box. Finally, state what the expected outcome of
your goal will be.
SMART+C Criteria
Questions
SMART+C Criteria
Answers
Specific: What is the
specific project?
Measurable: What are the
indicators or parameters
that will be measured?
Achievable: How feasible
or realistic is the project?
Relevant: How worthwhile
is the project to the
organization?
Time-Bound: What are the
start and end dates of the
project?
Challenging: What is
challenging about the
project?
SMART+C Project Goal:
Goal Outcome Statement:
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Appendix D
Table of Relevant Scholarly Sources (D156 task 2)
Intext
citation
Scholarly
Source Title
Type of
Scholarly
Source Relevance
Intext citation
to include
publication
year in
parentheses
Title of the
journal article,
book, or
webpage
(e.g., peer-
reviewed
journal article,
book,
electronic
source)
Explain how the source is similar and
relevant to your proposed project.
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Appendix E
RACI Chart (D157)
HIP Roles &
Responsibilities
Matrix
ROLES
Role Title Role Title Role Title Role Title Role Title
Deliverable/Task #1 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #2 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #3 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #4 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #5 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #6 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #7 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #8 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #9 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task
#10 Â Â Â Â Â
In the empty boxes above, enter the appropriate letter for the role that will be
Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, or Informed (based on the following
definitions) for each deliverable/task.
R = Responsible for completion of task or deliverable
A = Accountable for completion and approval of the task
C = Consulted by those responsible for advice and expertise
I = Kept updated on progress and notified when tasks are completed
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Appendix F
Pro Forma Operating Budget (D157)
Budget Item
Budget
Amount Description Comments
  Â
  Â
  Â
  Â
  Â
  Â
  Â
  Â
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Appendix G
Healthcare Improvement Project Charter (D157)
Background
[Why is the project being undertaken? Justify the need for this project and describe the
issue or opportunity that the project is to address. Include summary details of the
project.]
Project Goal and Outcome Statement
[Insert your SMART+C goal and project outcome statement]
Project Milestones
[Identify the significant project milestones: start date, end date.]
Project Budget
[Describe the main project expenses and total anticipated expenses. If there is funding
for the project, identify the source.]
Significant Risks
Risks [What are the most significant risks? What must happen before
the project is delivered?]
Appendix H
Action Plan Template (D158)
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Action
Item
Owner
Role or
Title
Five Action Items
(specific, high-level)
Phase When Action
Item Will Be Completed
(e.g., pre-, during, or
post-implementation)
Target Due
Date
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Appendix I
Healthcare Improvement Project
Force Field Analysis Template (D158)
FORCE FIELD ANALYSIS
A force field analysis will help you identify the driving and restraining forces for the
implementation of your healthcare improvement project (HIP). In the following table, list
three positive forces that may drive the implementation of your project and three
negative forces that may restrain it.
3 Positive (Driving) Forces 3 Negative (Restraining) Forces
1.
1.
2. 2.
3.
3.
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Appendix J
Gantt Chart (D158)
Title of Healthcare Improvement Project
Author Name (First, Middle Initial, Last)
Western Governors University
College of Health Profession
Name of Instructor
Month, Day, Year
Note: This document should be used as a template for your healthcare improvement
project (HIP) academic paper. This paper should adhere to the formatting and style
standards of the 7th edition of the APA style manual (American Psychological
Association, 2020). Refer to the performance assessment tasks and rubrics for specific
instructions on submitting each section of your HIP paper.
2
D156: Business Case Analysis for Healthcare Improvement
Task1: Assessment
Stakeholder Identification
Needs Assessment
Impact Analysis and Template
SWOT Analysis and Template
SMART+C Goal and Outcome Statement and Template
Task 2: Introduction for Health Improvement Project
Problem Background
Description of Problem
Purpose Statement
Project Management Lifecyle
Project Guidance Initiation to Closure
Scholarly Source Review Purpose
Table of Scholarly Source
Scholarly Source Synthesis
3
D157: Managing Resources in an Era of Disruption
Human Resource Management
Staffing
Costs
Project Team Member Engagement
Recruitment Strategies
Support for Team Members
RACI Chart
Financial Resource Management
Budget Methods and Requirements
Pro Forma Operating Budget
Budget Variances
Project Charter
4
D158: Strategically Planning the Execution of a HIP
Meetings and Organizational Policies
Action Plan Development and Template
SDOH and Target Population
Force Field Analysis and Template
Gantt Chart Information and Template
Scope Statement
Communication Management Plan
5
D159: Evidenced Based Measures for Evaluating Healthcare Improvement
Team Member Collaboration
Data Elements
Data Source
KPI and Benchmarks
Data Collection Method and Parameters
Data Analysis
Results Dissemination Plan
Project Closure Plan
6
L160: Nursing Leadership and Management Field Experience
Task 1: Proposed Project Pre-Implementation Field Experience
Agenda and Leadership Strategies
Training Plan
Validation of Training Plan
Proposed Project Implementation and Control Field Experience
Project Proposal Journal
Project Management Strategy
Project Status Reporting Methods
7
L161: Healthcare Improvement Project Evaluation and Closure
Evaluation of Process
Key Lessons
Final Data Analysis
Project Considerations
KPI
Improving the Metrics
Reflection
Success and Challenges
Project Team Contribution
Issue Response
Tracking KPI
Project Closure
Project Closure and Celebration
Wrap Up Session
Conclusion
8
References
9
Appendix A
Impact Analysis (D156)
Benefits: Identify two categories and at least two benefits for each of the categories
that will be positively impacted by the implementation of your improvement project. Use
a norms-based scale as a method of quantifying the impact the benefits will have. Give
a “1†rating for low impact, a “2†rating for moderate impact, and a “3†rating for high
impact. Total these benefit ratings and enter the sum in the “Total Benefits Score†cell.
Category Improvement Project Benefits Rating
1
2
3
4
Total Benefits Score
Risks: Using the same categories identified in the “Benefits†section, identify at least
two risks for each of the categories that may be negatively impacted by the
implementation of your healthcare improvement project. As you did in the “Benefitsâ€
section, rate the risks using the norms-based scale of “1†for low impact, “2†for
moderate impact, and “3†for high impact. Total these ratings and enter the sum in the
“Total Risks Score†cell.
Category Improvement Project Risks Rating
1
2
3
4
Total Risks Score
Calculate the impact ratio by dividing the benefits total score by the risks total score,
then enter that ratio into the table below. Use the criteria in the table below to determine
if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Impact Ratio = _______ [Benefits Rating total score divided by Risks Rating]
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Appendix B
SWOT Analysis (D156)
A SWOT analysis will help you identify internal and external factors in an organization
that may impact the readiness of the organization for an improvement project. At a
minimum, identify two internal criteria and two external criteria. Then for the internal
criteria, identify two Strengths and two Weaknesses for each of the criteria. For the
external criteria, identify two Opportunities and two Threats for each of the criteria. The
presence of weaknesses and threats are gaps to be addressed in planning, while the
absence of strengths or opportunities clarifies the need for further planning or
development before implementation. Click in the following boxes to enter your SWOT
factors.
Factors to maintain Factors to address
Internal Criteria Strengths Weaknesses
(Examples:
ï‚· Collective capabilities
ï‚· Morale, commitment,
leadership
ï‚· Governance,
participation norms,
and defined roles
ï‚· Resources, funding,
assets, people
ï‚· Experience,
knowledge, data
ï‚· Innovative aspects
ï‚· Collaboration tools
ï‚· Processes, systems,
IT, and
communications
ï‚· Cultural, attitudinal,
behavioral norms)
What does the
organization do well that
will help the
implementation of the
project?
What does the
organization lack that may
hinder the implementation
of the project?
External Criteria Opportunities Threats
(Examples:
ï‚· Political, legislative,
and financial
environment
ï‚· Stakeholder
What external factors will
help facilitate the
implementation of your
project?
What external factors will
hinder the implementation
of your project?
11
involvement
ï‚· Technology
development and
innovation
ï‚· Development of
knowledge
ï‚· Uptake in
disseminated
knowledge or best
practices)
Appendix C
SMART+C Goal Worksheet (D156)
This worksheet is designed to help you create a SMART+C (specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant, time-bound, and challenging) goal for your healthcare
improvement project (HIP). First, answer the following SMART+C criteria questions
12
about your project. Next, synthesize your answers into a SMART+C goal for your
project and enter it into the project goal box. Finally, state what the expected outcome of
your goal will be.
SMART+C Criteria
Questions
SMART+C Criteria
Answers
Specific: What is the
specific project?
Measurable: What are the
indicators or parameters
that will be measured?
Achievable: How feasible
or realistic is the project?
Relevant: How worthwhile
is the project to the
organization?
Time-Bound: What are the
start and end dates of the
project?
Challenging: What is
challenging about the
project?
SMART+C Project Goal:
Goal Outcome Statement:
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Appendix D
Table of Relevant Scholarly Sources (D156 task 2)
Intext
citation
Scholarly
Source Title
Type of
Scholarly
Source Relevance
Intext citation
to include
publication
year in
parentheses
Title of the
journal article,
book, or
webpage
(e.g., peer-
reviewed
journal article,
book,
electronic
source)
Explain how the source is similar and
relevant to your proposed project.
14
Appendix E
RACI Chart (D157)
HIP Roles &
Responsibilities
Matrix
ROLES
Role Title Role Title Role Title Role Title Role Title
Deliverable/Task #1 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #2 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #3 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #4 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #5 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #6 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #7 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #8 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task #9 Â Â Â Â Â
Deliverable/Task
#10 Â Â Â Â Â
In the empty boxes above, enter the appropriate letter for the role that will be
Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, or Informed (based on the following
definitions) for each deliverable/task.
R = Responsible for completion of task or deliverable
A = Accountable for completion and approval of the task
C = Consulted by those responsible for advice and expertise
I = Kept updated on progress and notified when tasks are completed
15
Appendix F
Pro Forma Operating Budget (D157)
Budget Item
Budget
Amount Description Comments
  Â
  Â
  Â
  Â
  Â
  Â
  Â
  Â
16
Appendix G
Healthcare Improvement Project Charter (D157)
Background
[Why is the project being undertaken? Justify the need for this project and describe the
issue or opportunity that the project is to address. Include summary details of the
project.]
Project Goal and Outcome Statement
[Insert your SMART+C goal and project outcome statement]
Project Milestones
[Identify the significant project milestones: start date, end date.]
Project Budget
[Describe the main project expenses and total anticipated expenses. If there is funding
for the project, identify the source.]
Significant Risks
Risks [What are the most significant risks? What must happen before
the project is delivered?]
Appendix H
Action Plan Template (D158)
17
Action
Item
Owner
Role or
Title
Five Action Items
(specific, high-level)
Phase When Action
Item Will Be Completed
(e.g., pre-, during, or
post-implementation)
Target Due
Date
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
18
Appendix I
Healthcare Improvement Project
Force Field Analysis Template (D158)
FORCE FIELD ANALYSIS
A force field analysis will help you identify the driving and restraining forces for the
implementation of your healthcare improvement project (HIP). In the following table, list
three positive forces that may drive the implementation of your project and three
negative forces that may restrain it.
3 Positive (Driving) Forces 3 Negative (Restraining) Forces
1.
1.
2. 2.
3.
3.
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