Discuss the below:
Essentials of Applied Quantitative Methods for Health Services Managers
Table: Using the information in this Table, construct a PERT network and response each of the following questions
a. What is the expected project completion data?
b. What is the scheduled start and completion date for each activity?
c. Which activities are on the critical path?
d. How long can noncritical path activities be delayed without jeopardizing the overall completion date for this project?
|
Activity
|
Predecessor
|
|
Time Estimate (weeks)
|
|
A
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Secure state approval
|
-
|
4
|
|
B
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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
|
E
|
4
|
|
G
|
Install security systems
|
E
|
2
|
|
H
|
Move walls; remove
|
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
|