HCA 620 Business-Project Plan Evaluation and Development

HCA 620 Business-Project Plan Evaluation and Development
HCA 620 Business-Project Plan Evaluation and Development
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To successfully complete the Individual Project Plan assignment later in this course, you will need to understand what a project is, how it functions, and how to structure a project for maximum efficiency and success, and you need to develop proficiency with MS Project. Considering those goals, this assignment will allow you to interact with explanatory media and software-specific tutorials to gain foundational information about the working and structure of a project and to develop rudimentary skill in using project management software.
Interact with the media tool “Planning: Business/Project Plan Evaluation and Development.” To fulfill this assignment, you need to complete several tasks during this interaction:
Launch the number “1” button on the “Welcome” page to watch three brief videos. View the two Course Introduction Videos: “Course Introduction” and “Capstone Project,” and the Business Plan Video: “Business Plan Elements.”
Read the sections entitled “Business Plan Overview” and “Capstone Project.” You can access these from a tab above the video section, or move back to the Course Instructions and select the number “2” button. Note: This content is required for the subsequent task. When finished, select the “Course Instructions” tab at the bottom to return to the “Welcome” page.
Launch the number “3” button to complete the “Self-Assessment.”
Once you have completed the “Self-Assessment,” you will be directed to the “Module 1 Assignment” screen (i.e., Topic 1 Assignment), with options to download Acrobat Reader (if you don’t already have it installed), and to download the PDF. Download the PDF, which is entitled “Business Plan Elements Completion Form.”
Save the “Business Plan Elements Completion Form” to your local drive as a PDF document.
Complete the three sections in the form, re-save, and then submit the completed form to your instructor.
Once you have submitted the “Business Plan Elements Completion Form”, return to the media tool to complete Section 4 (number “4” button). This selection will link directly from the media to tutorials for MS Project (PC) and Apple Merlin (MAC).
Begin navigating the MS Project tutorial as soon as possible. You need to develop basic proficiency in this application to successfully complete the Individual Project Plan in Topic 8.HCA 620 Business-Project Plan Evaluation and Development.
Explain the nature of your assigned CLC Business Plan. What challenges do you anticipate? What information or resources do you need to be successful? Your CLC Business Plan is based on a hypothetical situation. How can you produce a realistic document that maximizes learning in a simulated context? HCA 620 Business-Project Plan Evaluation and Development
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How do you envision the knowledge and skills you will acquire in this course helping you succeed in your career? HCA 620 Business-Project Plan Evaluation and Development
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The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize students with the commonalities among typical business plan models.
Research a minimum of four typical business plan models.
In a paper of 1,000-1,500-words:
Compare and contrast these typical business plan models.
Describe the strengths and limitations of these models.
Compare these models to the business plan models in either Microsoft Project or Apple Merlin.
Select the model that you believe will work best for your assigned CLC Business Plan; explain your rationale for this selection.
Research should be from scholarly, peer-reviewed sources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Search the GCU Library on the following topic: Mission Statements. What are some of the potential problems when writing a mission statement? How would you address them?
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Search the GCU Library on the following topic: Business Plans. What business plan format do you think will work best for your CLC Business Plan? Explain why this model suits your project better than other models.
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Write a proposal for your evidence-based capstone project that will be due in HCA-699.
The proposal should be similar in format to an executive summary (a common element in typical business plans). Outline the nature
HCA 620 Business-Project Plan Evaluation and Development
of your project and explain what type(s) of research is needed to support your project.
Refer to the “Capstone Project Resources” for assistance in developing your proposal.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.HCA 620 Business-Project Plan Evaluation and Development
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Search the GCU Library on the following topic: Evidence-Based Research (EBR). What background (if any) do you have with EBR? Share with the class any challenges you face with your evidence-based capstone project. Choose a classmate’s entry and note how you would approach the challenges.
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Search the GCU Library on the following topic: Change Model. Which change model do you think will work best for your evidence-based capstone project? Explain.
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This assignment comprises two sections: a preliminary literature review and an action item checklist.
Preliminary Literature Review:
Contains a minimum of 10 scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles.
Each article needs to be thoroughly summarized. The summary must describe the relevance of the article, and how the research findings support the action you are proposing in your capstone project.
Each article summary needs to include a research design and methods section.
The capstone project requires a comprehensive literature review that includes a minimum of 25 articles; 10 article summaries will be written in HCA-620 and can be applied in HCA-699.
Action Item Checklist:
The Action Item Checklist should include specific future steps required to complete your capstone project as well as expected completion dates.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
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This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
By this time in the course, your CLC group should have determined the overall direction you collectively plan to take regarding the CLC Business Plan due in Topic 7.
For this assignment, individually write a 250-word report summarizing the progress of your CLC Business Plan from your perspective.
Include the following:
Role assignments (for each member of the CLC group)
Completed tasks
Remaining tasks
Timelines
Pertinent information may be displayed graphically if appropriate. Include any relevant information concerning the progress of your CLC Business Plan. Also describe any problems you have encountered.
The context of this report assumes that both the author and audience are busy professionals.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Week 7 CLC – Business Plan
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This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
Your instructor will assign you to work on one of the following three projects. Refer to the “CLC Resources” document for specific information about your project subject.
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Community Health Program (CHP)
Each CLC group will create a business plan for their assigned project.
The CLC Business Plan will contain the sections and components common to typical business plan models. The specific needs of each project will determine the appropriate model to use. Whichever model you choose, include:
Description of product or service
Business and industry profile
Marketing components
Financial information
Operational plan
Read individual directions for each project in the CLC Resources document.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
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As a culminating project, this assignment has two parts: an executive summary and a project plan created in either MS Project (PC) or Apple Merlin (MAC). Those experiencing problems with Project software may complete this portion of the assignment in Excel. Use prior course information and data gathered for your CLC Business Plan to complete this assignment.
Write an executive summary of your CLC Business Plan.
Write a project plan in Microsoft Project or Apple Merlin. Excel may be substituted as needed.
Examine your CLC Business Plan: Extract the distinct activities needed to start up the business: (a) Identify tasks needed to complete the project. (b) Develop a completion schedule. (c) Assign resources to project tasks.
Be creative. For example: If your plan calls for three nurses, you will need to plan for hiring, and training. Create arbitrary timelines for each activity. They could be very general (2 weeks to hire, 2 weeks to train) or they could dive much deeper (1 week to write hiring ad, 1 week to place ad, 2 weeks to accept applications, 1 week to review, 3 weeks for interviews, 1 week for offer-letters, 2 weeks to establish in HR system, etc.). Do this for each section of the CLC Business Plan.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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Search the GCU Library on the following topic: Marketing Analysis. What information did you find that can be used in your CLC Business Plan as the best approach to marketing the plan, both internally and externally?
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Read “A Good Business Plan Can Put Your Practice in the Driving Seat.” The article mentions the competitive nature of the general practice. How can a well-written business plan provide a competitive edge?
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Search the GCU Library on the following topics: Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, and Accounting System. Notice how much detail can be included in various financial statements. What accounting data is required for you to write your CLC Business Plan? How can you present just enough information for your reader to get a clear understanding of the financial concerns of your proposal?
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Search the GCU Library on the following topic: Strategic Planning. Many strategic plans contain financial data. Discuss how you might include this type of financial data in your CLC Business Plan.
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Explain why measuring performance is important in business operations. Choose a business performance measurement tool that does not relate to your CLC and explain why.
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Consider the following hypothetical situation: You are a human resources manager in a medium-sized hospital. You are writing the job description for an operations manager who will manage finances, evaluate financial performance, and develop financial plans. What skills does a suitable candidate need?
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Search the GCU Library on the following topic: Operational Plan. What information did you find that is relevant for your CLC Business Plan? Is it included – and why or why not?
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Read “How to Write a Business Plan,” by Guglielmo. The author provides some advice concerning the management team. What advice would you give to a recent medical school graduate who is seeking to open a medical practice.
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What management skill do you find most necessary for effective and efficient project management? Why?
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Describe your approach to tracking a project. What kinds of issues would you focus on if you were a project manager? Why?