CAHIMS CAHIMS Project Management and Change Management

Question 1

Which project management document formally authorizes a healthcare IT project and identifies the project manager?

Accepted Answer

Project charter

Answer

The project charter is the foundational document that officially authorizes a project, defines high-level objectives, and appoints the project manager.

Question 2

In healthcare IT project management, what is a 'scope creep'?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled expansion of project scope without adjustments to schedule or resources

Answer

Scope creep occurs when new features or requirements are added to a project without corresponding changes to timeline, budget, or resources, jeopardizing delivery.

Question 3

Which change management model uses the stages 'Unfreeze, Change, Refreeze' to guide organizational transitions?

Accepted Answer

Lewin's Change Management Model

Answer

Lewin's model describes change as unfreezing existing behaviors, implementing the change, then refreezing to stabilize the new state.

Question 4

A hospital is implementing a new EHR system. Which stakeholder group is MOST critical to engage early in the change management process?

Accepted Answer

Clinical end-users including nurses and physicians

Answer

Early engagement of clinical end-users is essential because they are the primary EHR users, and their buy-in and feedback directly determines adoption success.

Question 5

What does a 'RACI matrix' define in a healthcare IT project?

Accepted Answer

Roles and responsibilities: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed

Answer

A RACI matrix clarifies team member roles by defining who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each project task.

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