CAHIMS CAHIMS Project Management and Change Management 2

Question 1

What is the primary goal of a 'go-live readiness assessment' before an EHR implementation?

Accepted Answer

To verify that systems, staff, and processes are sufficiently prepared for the transition

Answer

A go-live readiness assessment evaluates whether technology, training, workflows, and support structures meet the criteria needed for a safe and successful launch.

Question 2

In Kotter's 8-Step Change Model, what is the FIRST step?

Accepted Answer

Create a sense of urgency

Answer

Kotter's model begins with creating a sense of urgency by helping stakeholders understand why change is necessary and time-sensitive.

Question 3

Which risk response strategy involves transferring the financial impact of a healthcare IT project risk to a third party?

Accepted Answer

Risk transfer

Answer

Risk transfer shifts the financial consequences of a risk to another party, commonly through insurance, warranties, or vendor service agreements.

Question 4

A project manager notices that a critical EHR migration task has fallen behind schedule. Which tool best helps visualize task dependencies and timeline?

Accepted Answer

Gantt chart

Answer

A Gantt chart displays project tasks along a timeline with dependencies, making it easy to identify delays and their downstream effects on the schedule.

Question 5

What does 'training the trainer' mean in the context of a healthcare IT system rollout?

Accepted Answer

Preparing selected staff to train their peers on the new system

Answer

Train-the-trainer programs equip selected super users or champions to deliver training to their colleagues, scaling instructional capacity across large organizations.

CAHIMS - Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems Practice Test

CAHIMS - Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems Practice Test

CAHIMS CAHIMS Project Management and Change Management 2