NURS FPX 6426 Assessment 3 Technology Needs Assessment Implementation Plan

Student name

Capella university

NURS FPX 6426

Professor Name

Submission date

Technology Needs Assessment Implementation Plan

Mercy Medical Center

Table 1

Project Management Implementation Plan for EHR Transition at Mercy Medical Center

Goal	Milestone	Processes	Steps	Responsible Parties	Timeline	Budget ($)
Upgrade aging EHR system to a new, modern, interoperable, patient-centered system.	Vendor Selection	RFP review, vendor demonstrations, and leadership approval	Shortlist vendors → Conduct demos → Final leadership vote	IT Lead, CNO, Project Champion	Months 1–2	300000
Modernize and replace antiquated EHR systems with a modern, interoperable, patient-centered system.	Training & Phased Rollout	Develop a super-user program, phased training by units, and ongoing evaluation.	Train super-users → Deliver phased staff training → Monitor adoption & feedback.	Nurse Informaticists, Clinical Educators, Super-Users	Months 3–12	800000
Secure, efficient workflows to enhance patient safety, equity, and outcomes	Cybersecurity & Compliance	Multi-factor authentication (MFA), encryption protocols, and penetration testing	Hire vendor → Implement MFA/encryption → Conduct security drills	IT Security Officer, Compliance Team	Months 2–5	400000
Optimize patient outcomes, safety, and equity with secure and efficient workflows	Continuity & Downtime Planning	Develop backup workflows, downtime kits, and conduct staff training	Create downtime kits → Conduct simulation → Annual retraining	Risk Manager, Clinical Supervisors	Months 5–6 (annual refresh)	200000

Note. This table provides a schedule to implement Mercy Medical Center’s transition to a new electronic health record (EHR) system. The budgeted amounts indicated in the various columns of this schedule are to be determined based on estimates prepared and provided by the different stakeholder groups and will be tracked as the project progresses.

Figure 1

Projected and Actual Budget Allocation for EHR Implementation at Mercy Medical Center

Note. This image shows the estimated and attained financial distribution across the main milestones for transitioning to an EHR system (i.e., selecting the vendor; developing training and deploying it to end users; ensuring the cybersecurity of our systems and compliance with regulations; developing a continuity/downtime plan; and optimizing EHR usage).