Timeline & Resource Allocation

Timeline & Resource Allocation

Change Proposal Topic: Re-implementation of bedside shift report

Make an outline of Section VI and VII (Timeline & Resource Allocation and Conclusion) of your Change Proposal

VI. Time and resource allocation:

A. Give an approximate time frame for the different stages and activities in your proposal

B. Estimate the human and other resources that will be needed to carry out your proposal. You do not need to include specific dollar amounts, but you should anticipate what each activity requires in terms of resources in general terms. For example, you might need a certain number of full- or part-time staff or the services of a contracted firm, specific software, hospital supplies, laptops, publicity materials, and so forth. You may find it useful to use an Excel spreadsheet or other table for presenting this information.

VII. Conclusion

A. Summarize the proposed change, its significance, and expected outcomes as a result of implementing the proposed change

– In your time and resource allocation post, be sure to cover the following:

Time – Give an approximate time-frame for the different stages (i.e., pre-implementation through evaluation) and activities in your proposal
Human Resources – Estimate the human resources that you will need to carry out your proposal. You do not need to include specific dollar amounts, but you should anticipate what each activity requires in terms of resources in general terms. For example, you might need a certain number of full- or part-time staff or the services of a contracted firm.
Other Resources – Estimate the other resources that will be needed to carry out your proposal. For example, specific software, hospital supplies, laptops, publicity materials, and so forth. You may find it useful to use an Excel spreadsheet or other table for presenting this information.