Project Charter Part 1The impact of social determinants of health, such as racism, on population health

Instructions

For this assignment, use what you learned about quality improvement, identifying a measurable gap, creating SMART objectives, and drafting a project AIM Statement as you develop Part 1 of your Project Charter from a nursing, public health, or health administrative perspective.

1. Project Name: Create a title for your Project Charter.
   • Make the title specific and distinct from other projects so the reader knows the goal and wants to learn more.
   • Be creative in developing your title
2. Gap Analysis: In this section, identify a gap or change opportunity in measurable terms. Select one specific area than can be quantified/measured: What are you trying to accomplish?
   • Describe the quantifiable current state, e.g., the existing condition.
   • Describe the quantifiable desired condition: What should be happening?
   • What is the quantifiable difference between the current status and what it should be, e.g., the gap?
   • What methods were used to identify the gap? 
   • Why is improvement needed in this area? Why is this problem important/meaningful/relevant?
3. Evidence to Support the Need: In this section, select, summarize, and analyze timely sources that substantiate or explain the gap and the need for improvement.
   • Include 2–3 sources that substantiate the gap or problem exists and why improvement is needed.
   • Consider primary and secondary data sources, regulatory requirements, clinical practice guidelines, and benchmarking data.
   • Cite all sources using the most current version of APA formatting inclusive of publications within the last five years.
4. Problem Statement: After performing the Gap Analysis, develop a problem statement (1–2 sentences) that:
   • Focuses on one specific problem. 
   • Can be realistically solved, e.g., organizationally or local community. 
   • Identifies the effect on the population or process.
   • Is clear and concise (1-2 sentences).
5. SMART Objectives: Write SMART Objectives that define the population and the systems affected for your Project Charter. Complete SMART objectives address all of the following:
   • Specific: Who is the target population, persons, or process?
   • Measurable: How will you measure the change you anticipate: An increase or decrease? This must be stated in measurable terms.
   • Achievable: Is it realistic? Do you have the time, support, and resources?
   • Relevant: Is it important or meaningful? Does it consider issues related to population health and the social determinants of health (health equity, inclusion)? Does it align with organizational mission and goals?
   • Time: When will the project begin and when will it end? Be specific!
6. Project AIM: Develop an AIM statement that articulates the overarching purpose of your Project Charter, including:
   • The goals you intend to accomplish (use measurable terms, e.g., think about your SMART objective).
   • Who will benefit from the this?
   • What will be done (evidence to support the action). 
   • Where the change will occur.
   • When it will begin and end.