Project Schedule for Achieving MU Stage 1 Compliance Project Start Date: January 1, 2024 Projected End Date: December 31, 2024 Milestone 1: Project Initiation and Team Formation Target Completion Date: January 15, 2024 Conduct initial project meeting Form a cross-disciplinary team from the Clinical, Administrative, and IT sectors Define the project scope and objectives Milestone 2: Initial Risk and Needs Assessment Target Completion Date: February 1, 2024 Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment encompassing Technical, Regulatory, and Financial elements Perform a needs analysis focusing on EHR system capabilities Identify initial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Milestone 3: System Selection and Vendor Contract Target Completion Date: March 1, 2024 Evaluate and select the EHR system vendor Finalize the vendor contract Prepare the procurement process for hardware and software Milestone 4: Change Management Planning Target Completion Date: April 1, 2024 Develop a change management strategy emphasizing the human elements of the transformation Plan training programs for end-users Develop a communication strategy for the organization Milestone 5: System Implementation and Training Target Completion Date: August 1, 2024 Implement the EHR system in a staged manner across facilities Conduct training sessions for end-users Initiate pilot testing in select departments Milestone 6: Monitoring and Performance Evaluation Target