Project Management for Healthcare Professionals
Section 1: Introduction
The proposed project’s mission is to address the critical need for accessible and quality healthcare services in the west side of the city by opening a new urgent care center. The project will focus on identifying the optimal location for the center. It is important to ensure it is easily accessible to approximately 81,000 residents, who currently have to travel long distances to access care. The urgent care center will be strategically located near high-traffic stores, such as Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, CVS, and Walgreens, to increase accessibility. The center will provide comprehensive urgent care services, including after-hours care, to improve health outcomes and increase access to care for the underserved community.
The objectives of the project are as follows:
- Increase access to health care. The primary objective of the new urgent care center is to improve public health and provide basic clinical care for families and patients on the west side of the city. By providing a new healthcare facility, it is anticipated that it will lessen the burden on other urgent care clinics in the city (Allen, Cummings, & Hockenberry, 2021). Moreover, it will decrease the travel time for residents on the west side of the city.
- Expand clinical services. This urgent care center will provide primary care options to residents. In addition, the center will also offer x-ray and lab options for patients, which should help in timely diagnosis and treatment. By expanding clinical services, we aim to provide high-quality medical care and reduce the burden on the emergency department of the centralized hospital (Allen, Cummings & Hockenberry, 2021; Coster et al., 2017).
- Improve affordability. The urgent care center will represent an affordable option for care, with referrals to local physicians and facilities. By providing affordable medical care, we aim to improve the overall health and well-being of the community, especially for those who cannot afford to pay high medical bills (Coster et al., 2017).
- Enhance patient experience. The urgent care center will focus on providing a seamless patient experience, which includes reducing wait times. This will ensure that patients receive prompt and personalized care, in a welcoming environment. By enhancing patient experience, we aim to build a loyal patient base and attract new patients to the facility (Prakash, 2010).
Section 2: Work Breakdown Structure
Develop a work breakdown structure that identifies a minimum of six major tasks or components you will need to accomplish for the project stated in the assigned scenario.
Complete the table below with a listing of the major components of the work breakdown structure. Add rows as necessary.
| Level | Activities |
| 1.0 | Administration |
| 1.1 | Review state inspection report |
| 1.2 | Review state compliance standards |
Section 3: Project Schedule
Use your Work Breakdown Structure to create a Gantt chart for your selected scenario.
Section 4: Resource Utilization
Describe how this project will be funded (e.g., operational budget, grant funds, donations, loans, etc.).
List your projected revenue, then list expenses by the major category. Expenses already listed in the chart are examples and may change based on your particular project.
Projected Revenue: $62,000
| Expense Category | Expense Amount |
| Salary expenses | $13,000 |
| Equipment costs | |
| Contractual services | |
| Supplies | |
Section 5: Assumptions and Risk Analysis
List any statements believed to be true and from which a conclusion was drawn to define this project plan.
