Part I: Create an outline for a Request for Proposal (RFP) (refer to page 78-80) In your outline describe why each item is important. Part II: PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL GRID with the FUNCTIONS YOU WOULD DESIRE IN YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM you may purchase. (transcription, encoder, release of information, vendor for services or ???) Focus on the functional requirements and identify which questions you would ask - On your grid identify WHY this would be important. (see pages 335 in your text) IDEA: This is a great question.... so glad you are getting ahead! Page 335 is a great place to start - but you can adjust for the components that you would want a vendor to respond on those features which you feel are essential