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WBS et Declining Hospital Staff

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Eugene Jacquescoley DO PhD MPH Managing Partner | Eugene Jacquescoley Et Al Ptr Pa, United States
During the past 3 years during the Sars-Cov-2 epidemic. Hospitals have been confronted with declining staff due to a variety of reasons. This has been a significant limitation on completing projects on time. During the infancy of creating a project charter and building a project team; WBS was difficult to create and manage. Are there others that work in the hospital environment experiencing this issue? If so, how did you resolve this conflict? And what are your approaches as a project manager when dealing with multiple projects and declining staff?
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Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani Manager, Quality and Continuous Improvement| Hörmann-TNR Industrial Doors Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
I am not part of the healthcare system and do not have healthcare experience. However, I think you should prioritize the projects and only run the ones you have enough resources for. You can also change the plan or plan the selected projects based on available resources which may be led to a longer project lifespan.
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1 reply by Eugene Jacquescoley DO PhD MPH
Aug 17, 2022 4:52 PM
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Thank you Abolfazi.
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Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada
The extra stress of COVID-19 on acute care professionals has pushed many out of the profession, either retiring or changing career.

Abolfazl is correct: you have to manage the little projects you can given the resources available. Don't forget: practicioners (e.g., medical doctors) usually can't spare a lot of time so make sure you involve them judiciously.
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1 reply by Eugene Jacquescoley DO PhD MPH
Aug 17, 2022 4:52 PM
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Thanks Stephane.
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Eugene Jacquescoley DO PhD MPH Managing Partner | Eugene Jacquescoley Et Al Ptr Pa, United States
Aug 17, 2022 8:35 AM
Replying to Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani
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I am not part of the healthcare system and do not have healthcare experience. However, I think you should prioritize the projects and only run the ones you have enough resources for. You can also change the plan or plan the selected projects based on available resources which may be led to a longer project lifespan.
Thank you Abolfazi.
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Eugene Jacquescoley DO PhD MPH Managing Partner | Eugene Jacquescoley Et Al Ptr Pa, United States
Aug 17, 2022 2:17 PM
Replying to Stéphane Parent
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The extra stress of COVID-19 on acute care professionals has pushed many out of the profession, either retiring or changing career.

Abolfazl is correct: you have to manage the little projects you can given the resources available. Don't forget: practicioners (e.g., medical doctors) usually can't spare a lot of time so make sure you involve them judiciously.
Thanks Stephane.
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Totally agree with my fellow colleagues here!

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