Project Planning & Execution Flashcards
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A logic model in activity program planning is used primarily to:
Answer: Map the relationship between program inputs, activities, outputs, and intended outcomes
A logic model visually connects resources and activities to expected short- and long-term outcomes, supporting program planning and evaluation.
Which technique helps an activity consultant identify the longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines the minimum project duration?
Answer: Critical path method (CPM)
The critical path method identifies the longest chain of dependent tasks, revealing the minimum time needed to complete the project.
When piloting a new program before full rollout, the MAIN advantage is:
Answer: Identifying implementation problems and refining procedures on a small scale
Pilots reveal practical challenges in a low-risk setting, allowing refinement before committing full resources to a facility-wide rollout.
Cultural competency in activity program planning requires that the consultant:
Answer: Incorporate residents' cultural backgrounds, traditions, and values into program design
Culturally competent programming respects and reflects residents' diverse backgrounds, enhancing relevance, engagement, and dignity.
A project retrospective (post-mortem) is MOST valuable because it:
Answer: Documents lessons learned to improve future planning and execution
Retrospectives capture what worked, what didn't, and why, creating organizational learning that improves future project planning cycles.
An activity consultant is asked to reduce program costs by 20%. The BEST first step is to:
Answer: Analyze the current budget line by line to identify non-essential expenditures
A detailed line-by-line budget analysis reveals where savings can be made without disproportionately impacting resident well-being.
Which regulatory body provides federal guidelines that directly influence activity programming standards in US nursing facilities?
Answer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS establishes federal requirements for activity programs in Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing facilities through the Long-Term Care Regulations (F-tags).