All projects have a point of origin and a point of termination, a beginning and an end. The challenge for the project manager and project implementation team is to accomplish the multiple tasks needed to complete the project within that time frame. Each project evolves from one phase to another. Typical stages include project identification, planning, development, implementation,
closure or termination and evaluation. The stages of a project are similar to that of new products entering the market. Projects, just like products, undergo a life
cycle. This
paper explores all aspects of the life cycle of the Emergency Department Fast Track Project at Acme Hospital System. The paper specifically focuses on the overall project description and history specific to Acme Hospital System, the life cycle process of the project including the determination of a
timeline, tasks, schedules, budgets,
risk management plan,
communication plan, auditing process for the closure of the project and finally, identification of measurable indicators to measure the success of the project. The paper includes many illustrations, tables and figures. Paper Outline: Abstract Introduction Acme Hospital System Problem Statement and Proposed Project AHS Mission and Vision Statements Project Scope Project Objective Deliverables Project Tasks and Milestones Technical Requirements Limits and Exclusions Review with Customer Measuring Project Success Data Collection Project Management Best Practices Risk Management Task Specific Action Plan Risk Assessment Risk Mitigation Change Control Plan Communications Plan Time Forecast Closure Process Audit Process Budget Estimates Project Outcomes Conclusion References