Reference no: EM132165621

Assignment Purpose:

To apply project management techniques

Assignment Description

The factors for planning a successful EHR implementation are below including each activity's duration and predecessor(s):

1. Create the PERT chart for this implementation

2. Indicate the critical path on the PERT chart

3. Design the GANTT chart for this implementation

Activity                                                                 Duration (days)       Predecessor

A Create the EHR vision                                               5                              -

B Identify the planning   horizon                                    10                            A

C Obtain buy-in from   affected parties                           30                            B

D Develop a financing   and acquisition strategy               10                            C

E Develop functional,   data, and technical strategies        45                            C

F Conduct vendor   selection                                         45                            D, E

G Plan the EHR   implementation                                     15                            C, E, F

H Conduct benefits  realization study                             10                            A-G