WGU C798 PANOPTO PRESENTER NOTES 2026 Update
with complete solutions.
GANTT CHART:
Telehealth is a two-way, real-time interactive communication between a patient and a physician or practitioner at a distant site through
telecommunications equipment that connects the patient and clinician through real-time audio and video technology (AMA, 2025)
Telehealth adoption allows health care providers to bridge the gap in care by increasing continuity of care, extended access beyond
normal clinic hours, reduced patient travel burden, and help overcome clinician shortages, especially in rural and other underserved
populations, which ultimately helps health systems and physician practices focus more on chronic disease management, enhance
patient wellness, improve efficiency, provide higher quality of care, increase patient satisfaction and help reduce the spread of
infectious diseases (Saleh et al., 2018). Some studies have shown how interventions involve improving HbA1c levels, treatment
adherence, and self-efficacy (Peimani et al., 2016). This provides the optimal alternative solution to traditional in-person care delivery
by providing the underserved patients in our community who live further than 45 minutes away from our facilities and suffer from
chronic health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
The Gantt chart provides a structured representation of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for implementing a telehealth
system in a midsize rural hospital using the waterfall model. It outlines the five key phases—planning, analysis, design and
development, implementation, and evaluation—each with designated subtasks, task managers, and timelines. The chart highlights task
dependencies and milestone achievements, ensuring seamless integration across multiple medical offices. The development process
spans a defined period, with a multidisciplinary team, including a chief information officer, chief financial officer, information
systems technician, systems administrator, and informatics nurse specialist who will serve as project manager, assigned to specific
subtasks. This timeline with implementations displays a 2-month, 1-week structured deployment for this organization. Ultimately, the
Gantt chart serves as a strategic roadmap to guide the successful development and integration of the telehealth system.
STAKEHOLDERS:
Successful implementation of a telehealth system should be built with consideration of the people that the system is being designed
,for. Therefore, the team of stakeholders will be composed of many players to ensure diverse perspectives are represented throughout
the design and implementation process. The team will include clinical representatives such as physicians, nurses, and other care team
members, administration representatives such as schedulers, billing/ coders, and end-users such as patients and their caregivers.
, The core stakeholders for this implementation project will include the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Financial Officer
(CFO), Information System Architect (ISA/ IST), Systems Analyst (SA), and the Nurse Informaticist who will also be responsible for
the role of the Project Manager (PM).
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a senior executive responsible for aligning an organization's IT strategy with its business
objectives. Unlike project managers who focus on individual projects, the CIO maintains a global perspective, categorizing projects
based on their strategic roles: 1) ensuring daily business operations run efficiently, 2) driving innovation in key value-creating
business areas, and 3) exploring long-term strategic opportunities for IT and the business. The CIO's project portfolio is dynamically
adjusted based on the current business environment, prioritizing projects that support immediate operational needs or long-term
strategic goals.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the senior executive responsible for overseeing an organization's financial operations. They
provide strategic direction in financial planning, accounting, and reporting while ensuring the organization's financial health. As a key
advisor, the CFO analyzes financial data, prepares forecasts, and guides investment decisions to support long-term growth. With a
master's degree and over ten years of experience in the financial industry, the CFO ensures compliance with financial regulations and
collaborates with other executives to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
The Information Systems Technician (IST), or in certain organizational structures, the Information Systems Architect (ISA), assumes
a pivotal role in the technical orchestration of IT initiatives. This involves a comprehensive approach to system design, meticulously
planning the architecture and infrastructure to support the project's objectives. Furthermore, they are entrusted with the critical task of
system integration, ensuring seamless interaction between diverse technological components. Security is paramount, and the IST/ISA
is responsible for implementing robust measures to safeguard data and systems, all while maintaining a delicate balance between
stringent technical demands and the overarching business imperatives. Beyond these core functions, their responsibilities may extend
to strategic vendor selection, conducting thorough evaluations of emerging technologies, and contributing to meticulous budget
planning.
the IST plays a crucial role in guaranteeing that the proposed system adheres to the established infrastructure standards, thereby
confirming the new telehealth systems infrastructure's capacity to effectively support the new system. This crucial role is further
supported by a team of specialized personnel, including an Application Developer, who is responsible for the intricate customization
of the system to meet specific needs, and a QA Test Engineer, who is tasked with the rigorous testing of the system to ensure optimal
performance and reliability.
with complete solutions.
GANTT CHART:
Telehealth is a two-way, real-time interactive communication between a patient and a physician or practitioner at a distant site through
telecommunications equipment that connects the patient and clinician through real-time audio and video technology (AMA, 2025)
Telehealth adoption allows health care providers to bridge the gap in care by increasing continuity of care, extended access beyond
normal clinic hours, reduced patient travel burden, and help overcome clinician shortages, especially in rural and other underserved
populations, which ultimately helps health systems and physician practices focus more on chronic disease management, enhance
patient wellness, improve efficiency, provide higher quality of care, increase patient satisfaction and help reduce the spread of
infectious diseases (Saleh et al., 2018). Some studies have shown how interventions involve improving HbA1c levels, treatment
adherence, and self-efficacy (Peimani et al., 2016). This provides the optimal alternative solution to traditional in-person care delivery
by providing the underserved patients in our community who live further than 45 minutes away from our facilities and suffer from
chronic health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
The Gantt chart provides a structured representation of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for implementing a telehealth
system in a midsize rural hospital using the waterfall model. It outlines the five key phases—planning, analysis, design and
development, implementation, and evaluation—each with designated subtasks, task managers, and timelines. The chart highlights task
dependencies and milestone achievements, ensuring seamless integration across multiple medical offices. The development process
spans a defined period, with a multidisciplinary team, including a chief information officer, chief financial officer, information
systems technician, systems administrator, and informatics nurse specialist who will serve as project manager, assigned to specific
subtasks. This timeline with implementations displays a 2-month, 1-week structured deployment for this organization. Ultimately, the
Gantt chart serves as a strategic roadmap to guide the successful development and integration of the telehealth system.
STAKEHOLDERS:
Successful implementation of a telehealth system should be built with consideration of the people that the system is being designed
,for. Therefore, the team of stakeholders will be composed of many players to ensure diverse perspectives are represented throughout
the design and implementation process. The team will include clinical representatives such as physicians, nurses, and other care team
members, administration representatives such as schedulers, billing/ coders, and end-users such as patients and their caregivers.
, The core stakeholders for this implementation project will include the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Financial Officer
(CFO), Information System Architect (ISA/ IST), Systems Analyst (SA), and the Nurse Informaticist who will also be responsible for
the role of the Project Manager (PM).
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a senior executive responsible for aligning an organization's IT strategy with its business
objectives. Unlike project managers who focus on individual projects, the CIO maintains a global perspective, categorizing projects
based on their strategic roles: 1) ensuring daily business operations run efficiently, 2) driving innovation in key value-creating
business areas, and 3) exploring long-term strategic opportunities for IT and the business. The CIO's project portfolio is dynamically
adjusted based on the current business environment, prioritizing projects that support immediate operational needs or long-term
strategic goals.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the senior executive responsible for overseeing an organization's financial operations. They
provide strategic direction in financial planning, accounting, and reporting while ensuring the organization's financial health. As a key
advisor, the CFO analyzes financial data, prepares forecasts, and guides investment decisions to support long-term growth. With a
master's degree and over ten years of experience in the financial industry, the CFO ensures compliance with financial regulations and
collaborates with other executives to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
The Information Systems Technician (IST), or in certain organizational structures, the Information Systems Architect (ISA), assumes
a pivotal role in the technical orchestration of IT initiatives. This involves a comprehensive approach to system design, meticulously
planning the architecture and infrastructure to support the project's objectives. Furthermore, they are entrusted with the critical task of
system integration, ensuring seamless interaction between diverse technological components. Security is paramount, and the IST/ISA
is responsible for implementing robust measures to safeguard data and systems, all while maintaining a delicate balance between
stringent technical demands and the overarching business imperatives. Beyond these core functions, their responsibilities may extend
to strategic vendor selection, conducting thorough evaluations of emerging technologies, and contributing to meticulous budget
planning.
the IST plays a crucial role in guaranteeing that the proposed system adheres to the established infrastructure standards, thereby
confirming the new telehealth systems infrastructure's capacity to effectively support the new system. This crucial role is further
supported by a team of specialized personnel, including an Application Developer, who is responsible for the intricate customization
of the system to meet specific needs, and a QA Test Engineer, who is tasked with the rigorous testing of the system to ensure optimal
performance and reliability.
