Use the table to answer the questions:
Table: Project to Convert a 20-Bed Unit in a Nursing Home to Accommodate Patients and Dementia
|
Activity
|
|
Predecessor
|
Time estimates (weeks)
|
|
A
|
Secure state approval
|
-
|
4
|
|
B
|
Identify 20-bed unit to be used
|
A
|
1
|
|
C
|
Move existing residents
|
B
|
1
|
|
D
|
Clean space
|
C
|
2
|
|
E
|
Develop architectural plans
|
A
|
9
|
|
F
|
Install new heating and ventilation systems
|
E
|
4
|
|
G
|
Install security systems
|
E
|
2
|
|
H
|
Move walls; renovate
|
F
|
4
|
|
I
|
Identify new equipment
|
A
|
1
|
|
J
|
Order new equipment
|
I
|
1
|
|
K
|
Unpack and inspect new equipment
|
J
|
1
|
|
l
|
Install new equipment
|
D, K, H
|
3
|
|
M
|
Reassign staff
|
A
|
1
|
|
N
|
Identify new staffing needs
|
M
|
1
|
|
O
|
Advertise for new staff
|
N
|
3
|
|
P
|
Interview for new staff
|
O
|
2
|
|
Q
|
Select new hires
|
P
|
3
|
|
R
|
Develop care plan protocols
|
M
|
1
|
|
S
|
Train staff
|
R, Q, M, L
|
1
|
|
T
|
Modify quality assurance plans
|
S
|
2
|
|
U
|
Coordinate with hospital discharge planners
|
T
|
4
|
|
V
|
Complete internal audit
|
U, G
|
1
|
Questions:
1. What is the expected project completion data?
2. What is the scheduled start and completion date for each activity?
3. Which activities are on the critical path?
4. How long can noncritical path activities be delayed without jeopardizing the overall completion date for this project?