Question

Describe the purpose of the project management function.

Discuss the relationship and necessity of this discipline in managing healthcare IT projects.

Identify and describe the skills an effective project manager needs to be successful in this field

Answer 1

project management is considered as important because it helps to plan,co-ordinate, control and the complex diverse activities of modern industrial and commercial projects.

The purposes of project management functions are;

• forsee or predict the dangers and problems as much as possible.
• helps to plan , organise and control the activities so that project is completed successfully.
• it helps to ensure that what is being delivered is right
• it helps to improve the chances to achieve the desired result
• it helps to prioritse the resources and its efficient use.
• it helps to plan the budget and to act accordingly.

2. The project management function has bbecome improtant in the health care industry as it help to control the cost,manage risk and improve project outcomes.it sims to maximise the patient care by providing better care, and increasing productivity.In healthcare, the project management plays a vital role in planning, organiing, delegating and it help organisations to make improvement and operate more effectively in various areas.it helps to budget and utilise the resources effectively.It helps to create a clear communication between the health care workers as more and more people together involved in the health care.In health care , it helps to have open communication and also, helps in streamline the process.it helps to document the results for learnng and also understand regulations and governance.

3.The skills needed are;

• leadership
• negotation,
• scheduling
• cost control
• risk management
• contract management
• critical thinking
• coomunication.