Assigment .Apa seven . All instructions attached.

Project Manager

Marta Garcia

Question

All stakeholders that apply. Use people’s names whenever possible.

1.

Approves funding for this project?

Executive Leadership: This group allocates financial resources for interventions.

2.

Approves functional requirements?

Nurse Managers: Define functional needs related to staffing, workload distribution, and operational workflows.

3.

Approves technical requirements?

HR Specialists: Establish mental health and training program specifications.

IT Department: If technology solutions are involved (e.g., wellness apps or monitoring tools).

4.

Approves design decisions?

Nurse Managers and HR: Collaborate to ensure proposed designs meet functional and staff well-being requirements.

5.

Approves changes to requirements?

Executive Leadership and HR: Ensure any project scope adjustments align with organizational goals.

6.

Approves changes affecting schedule?

Project Manager: Responsible for adjusting timelines in coordination with other stakeholders.

7.

Approves changes affecting cost?

Executive Leadership: Balances financial constraints with project scope and outcomes.

8.

Will use the product or service produced by the project?

Nursing Staff: Primary users of mental health resources, workload management tools, or professional development programs.

9.

Set the organizational goals that drive the necessity of this project?

Executive Leadership: Established goals to reduce turnover, improve morale, and enhance care quality.

10.

Will assign people to the project team and

determine the hours per day they work on the project?

HR Department: Coordinates staffing resources for project implementation.

Nurse Managers: Adjust staff schedules as required.

11.

Approves contracts for suppliers?

Procurement Department: Ensures compliance with organizational policies for third-party services.

12.

Is the manager or executive sponsoring this project (will use their authority on behalf of the

project team to overcome organizational obstacles)?

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO): Advocates for resources and organizational support.

13.

Will manage the project (provide leadership to assure tasks are assigned and completed on

time, cost and schedule are monitored, issues are identified and resolved)?

Project Manager: Oversees planning, execution, and monitoring.

14.

Represents organization policies governing this project?

Compliance Officer: Ensures adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.

15.

Represents regulations or laws affecting this project?

Regulatory Bodies: External (e.g., The Joint Commission) and internal compliance officers.

16.

Will have their work disrupted by this project?

Nursing Staff: May experience disruptions during training or changes in workflow.

17.

Will have to change their systems or processes because of this project?

Nurse Managers and Nursing Staff: Must adapt to new practices and tools.

18.

Will benefit from this project? (If this is a large group, who will represent this group?)

Nursing Staff: Direct improvements in workload and mental health support.

Patients: Enhanced care quality due to better-supported staff.

Organization: Improved retention rates and reduced turnover costs.

19.

Will perform the work on this project? (This includes all vendors and subcontractors as well as employees)

Nurse Managers, HR Team, and IT Staff: Responsible for implementing interventions.

20.

Will participate in phase gate decisions to approve moving the project to the next phase?

Executive Leadership, CNO, and Project Manager: Ensure milestones are met before progressing.

Name:

Title:

1.

What is their contribution to the project?

Advocates for resources, ensures alignment with nursing department goals, and supports policy changes.

2.

To whom do they report?

Reports to the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

3.

What authority do they have over the project?

High authority in decision-making, resource allocation, and policy development related to nursing practices.

4.

What is their goal for the project (what is their stake in the project) and how does it relate to their organization’s goal or other personal goals?

(What makes this a ‘win’ for them?)

Their goal is to reduce nurse turnover and improve staff well-being, which aligns with organizational goals of maintaining care quality and operational efficiency. A ‘win’ for them includes achieving measurable reductions in burnout and showcasing improved patient satisfaction metrics.

5.

Do they present a specific threat or opportunity?

They present a significant opportunity by championing the project and leveraging their influence with executive leadership. However, if disengaged, their lack of support could slow project progress.

6.

What perception do you want them to have about the project?

The project should be seen as an essential initiative to enhance nursing staff well-being, with clear links to improved organizational performance and patient outcomes.