Healthcare Management Ch. 18 Project Management in Health Care

project management - answer ---managing a significant project using a defined set of procedures in order to plan and control all of the associated activities necessary to meet the project goals. initiation phase - answer ---the beginning of the project management life cycle. It includes project definition, identifying expectations for all aspects of the project in order to clearly describe what the project is, when it will be finished, and how the project will be completed. statement of work - answer ---definition of the broad scope and objectives of a project. project charter - answer ---see statement of work planning phase - answer ---the second step in the project management life cycle. During this phase the project plan will be drafted, including a detailed schedule that outlines tasks to be completed for the project as well as start dates and deadlines for each contributing process. scope - answer ---all work processes and resources required to complete a project. Request for Information (RFI) - answer ---a written document that is sent to a broad list of vendors. Request for Proposal (RFP) - answer ---a request for specific information about a vendor's product and proposed contract information. due diligence - answer ---process that involves talking the time in order to make a fully informed decision, including exploration of potential technical, financial, legal, and other consequences of doing business with a vendor. execution - answer ---the phase of the project management life cycle that involves implementation of the plan.