Assignment Description: Step One: Review the information
provided for an example EHR implementation, including each
activity’s duration and predecessor(s): Activity Duration (days)
Predecessor A Create the EHR vision 5 – B Identify the planning
horizon 10 A C Obtain buy-in from affected parties 30 B D Develop a
financing and acquisition strategy 10 C E Develop functional, data,
and technical strategies 45 C F Conduct vendor selection 45 D, E G
Plan the EHR implementation 15 C, E, F H Conduct benefits
realization study 10 A-H Step Two: Draw the PERT or GANTT chart for
this implementation based on the information provided. Helpful
Links: a. How to Create a PERT chart:
http://www.ehow.com/how_12164277_make-pert-chart-excel.html b.
Video on How to Create a PERT chart:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe_Uvf6p4_A c. How to Create a Gantt
chart:
http://www.officetooltips.com/excel/tips/creating_a_gantt_chart.html
d. Video on How to Create a Gantt chart:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA67g6zaKOE Step Three: Indicate the
critical path on the PERT or GANTT chart. Step Four: Submit your
PERT or GANTT chart for grading. Your file should be in Microsoft
Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe Acrobat
format. Cite all sources in APA format. Reminder: Do not copy and
paste text into the text box. You must upload your completed
document using Browse My Computer. Then, hit the Submit button to
successfully complete the assignment submission process. Scoring
Guide •Draw the PERT or GANTT chart for the implementation – 10
points •Indicate the critical path on the chart – 15 points
•Indicate the duration and predecessor – 15 points •APA and
formatting – 4 points