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Ø 1K TOOL: Developing the Business Case

Tools and Resources

Purpose: To make the case for ASP implementation for reducing C. difficile. Early in the project, the arguments will be prospective, looking at expected benefits. After your ASP for reducing C. difficile is implemented, you can use the same form to document realized benefits.

Source: Adapted from Project Agency. Blank project management templates. Available at: http://www.businessballs.com/project%20management%20templates.pdf

Instructions: Complete the form to be used in presentations and discussions with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Project Background
General Aims
Initial Risks
Expected Outcomes, Both Clinical and Financial
Benefits of Project
Initial Estimates of Cost and Time

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Time:
Outcome of the Business Case
Decision From (xxx)
Date
Return to Question 1
Current as of September 2012
Internet Citation: Ø 1K TOOL: Developing the Business Case: Tools and Resources. September 2012. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/cdifftoolkit/cdiffl2tools1k.html