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Healthcare Project Management
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The healthcare industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, evolving patient needs, and increasing regulatory pressures.
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Course Duration
5 Days
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Every Week
Course Type
Online/ London
Course Details
The healthcare industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, evolving patient needs, and increasing regulatory pressures. Managing projects effectively in this complex environment is crucial for healthcare organizations to improve patient care, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve strategic goals. This specialized 5-day course focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities presented by healthcare projects, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully manage projects in this demanding sector. We’ll explore the specific regulatory landscape, ethical considerations, and stakeholder dynamics that influence healthcare projects, from implementing new electronic health record systems to constructing state-of-the-art medical facilities. Through interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain valuable experience in applying project management best practices to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the unique challenges of healthcare project management.
- Apply project management principles and practices to healthcare projects.
- Manage healthcare projects effectively, considering regulatory and ethical concerns.
- Improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes through project management.
- Healthcare professionals transitioning into project management roles.
- Project managers working on healthcare projects.
- Clinicians, nurses, administrators, and other healthcare staff involved in projects.
Course Outline
5 days Course
- Introduction to Healthcare Project Management & Regulatory Landscape:
- The Healthcare Environment: Overview of the healthcare industry, its various sectors, and the unique challenges faced by healthcare organizations.
- Regulatory Landscape: Understanding the complex regulatory environment governing healthcare projects, including HIPAA, Meaningful Use, and other relevant regulations.
- Ethical Considerations: Exploring the ethical considerations specific to healthcare projects, including patient privacy, data security, and informed consent.
- Case Study: Analyzing a healthcare project that failed due to regulatory non-compliance. Interactive exercise: Discussing ethical dilemmas in healthcare project management.
- Healthcare Project Planning & Stakeholder Management:
- Project Planning for Healthcare: Developing a comprehensive project plan for a healthcare project, considering regulatory requirements and ethical implications.
- Stakeholder Management in Healthcare: Identifying and managing stakeholders in healthcare projects, including patients, clinicians, administrators, and regulatory bodies.
- Change Management in Healthcare: Strategies for managing change in healthcare organizations, considering the impact on staff and patients.
- Case Study: Developing a stakeholder management plan for a hospital system implementation. Interactive exercise: Conducting a stakeholder analysis for a healthcare project.
- Managing Healthcare IT Projects:
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Implementation: Managing the implementation of EHR systems, including data migration, system configuration, and user training.
- Telehealth Projects: Planning and executing telehealth projects to improve access to care.
- Healthcare Analytics Projects: Managing projects to collect, analyze, and use healthcare data to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Case Study: Managing the implementation of a new EHR system in a hospital. Interactive exercise: Developing a training plan for a healthcare IT project.
- Managing Healthcare IT Projects:
- Facilities & Infrastructure Projects in Healthcare:
- Healthcare Facility Construction: Managing the construction of new medical facilities or renovations of existing facilities, considering patient flow, infection control, and regulatory requirements.
- Medical Equipment Acquisition: Planning and executing projects to acquire and install new medical equipment.
- Infrastructure Upgrades: Managing projects to upgrade IT infrastructure in healthcare organizations, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Case Study: Managing the construction of a new medical clinic. Interactive exercise: Developing a project plan for acquiring new medical equipment.
- Facilities & Infrastructure Projects in Healthcare:
- Quality Improvement & Project Closure in Healthcare:
- Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Applying project management principles to quality improvement initiatives in healthcare, such as reducing readmission rates or improving patient satisfaction.
- Patient-Centered Care Projects: Managing projects to improve patient-centered care and enhance the patient experience.
- Project Closure in Healthcare: Formally closing healthcare projects, documenting lessons learned, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Case Study: Managing a quality improvement project to reduce hospital readmissions. Interactive exercise: Developing a project closeout plan for a healthcare project.
- Quality Improvement & Project Closure in Healthcare:
