Task DependenciesInserting an intravenous (IV) line is a multi.docx

Task Dependencies
Inserting an intravenous (IV) line is a multi-step process.
Before attempting to find a suitable vein, nurses must gather the
appropriate materials (tourniquet, catheter, IV tubing, etc.).
Before puncturing a patient’s vein, nurses must first find one
that is suitable. This process illustrates the project management
principle of
task dependencies
. Each task in the process
depends
upon the previous one’s completion in order to begin.
Once a project's scope has been defined and its work breakdown
structure created, the next step is to generate a detailed and
precise schedule for all activities in the project. This schedule
allows for monitoring the project’s progress and provides a
strategy for mitigating risk during the project's life cycle. The
identification of the relationships (dependencies) between the
tasks in a health information technology project is critical as
you determine a project timeline.
In this Discussion, you construct a brief example of a health
information technology project that illustrates three of the four
types of dependencies. In addition, you assess the importance of
accurately identifying dependencies in a project timeline.
To prepare:
Review this week’s Learning Resources, focusing on identifying
dependencies and sequencing activities.
Bring to mind a health information technology project on which
to focus for this Discussion.

Note:
You will use this same project idea to complete this week’s
Assignment.
Consider the tasks necessary to complete the project you
selected.
Think about the relationship between the tasks (i.e., the
dependencies).
Reflect on why it is important to accurately identify the
dependencies in a project timeline.
Post by tomorrow 10/11/16 a minimum of 550 words essay in
APA format and at least 3 references, which addresses the level
one headings as numbered below:
1) An example that illustrates dependencies, or relationships,
between tasks in a health information technology project
timeline. Include at least three of the four types of dependencies
between tasks in the example.
2) Assess the importance of accurately identifying dependencies
in a project timeline.
Required Readings
Coplan, S., & Masuda, D. (2011).
Project management for healthcare information technology.
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Chapter 3, “Project Management”
“Time Management” (pp. 59–68)
This section of Chapter 3 focuses on how project managers may
plan and control a project schedule to complete a project in a
given timeframe. The chapter explains the various aspects of
tasks, resources, and scheduling that are necessary for effective
time management.
Project Management Institute. (2013).
A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK
guide)
(5th ed.). Newtown Square, PA: Author.
Chapter 6 “Project Time Management” (pp. 141–192)
This chapter provides an overview of processes that can be used
to manage a project so that it is completed on time: defining
activities, sequencing activities, estimating activity resources,
estimating activity durations, developing a schedule, and
controlling a schedule.
Biffi, M.-H. (2008). Linking the estimate, the schedule and the
cost control through a standardized WBS.
AACE International Transactions
, 1–11.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
This article explores how a WBS can link almost all the aspects
of a project. The author describes how a WBS can be the
starting point for many other documents that organize a project.
Fretty, P. (2012). On the right track.
PM Network
,

26
(9), 50–55.
This article examines the consequences of accelerating a project
schedule and provides guidelines for when a project should be
“fast-tracked.”
Pells, D. L. (2012). Seek the truth! [Special section, Editorial].
PM World Today,
14(2), 1–10.
The author of this editorial stresses the importance of honesty
in project planning and project management in general,
providing numerous examples in which honesty leads to better
outcomes.
Somani, S. (2008, August). On deadline.
PM Network, 22
(8), 26.
In this article, the author discusses the importance of adhering
to set timelines in project management.
Wing, K. T. (2010). The discipline of finishing.
Strategic Finance
,
92
(1), 17–18.
This article provides guidelines for successfully completing
projects. The author examines topics such as schedule conflicts,

ineffective time management, and self-imposed discipline.
Office Online (2014). Link tasks in a project.
Retrieved from https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Link-
tasks-in-a-project-31b918ce-4b71-475c-9d6b-
0ee501b4be57?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US
In this article, the author describes the different types of task
dependencies and offers suggestions for choosing the correct
dependency type.
Heather. (2008, July 28). Back to basics: Understanding task
dependencies [Blog post].
Retrieved from
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/project/archive/2008/07/29/back-to-
basics-understanding-task-dependencies.aspx
This article reviews the four types of dependencies available in
Microsoft Project. The author provides guidelines for when each
dependency type is appropriate.
Required Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2013d).
Planning, part II: Scheduling project activities and resources
[Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 19 minutes.
In this presentation, the participants discuss the scheduling of
project activities and resources and the software tools that can

be used to do so. They also explain what is meant in project
management by “the critical path.”

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