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4 - Basic Project Charter Elements

Project Name: Name of the project that will be referred to in all communications.

Project Objective: State in specific measurable and/or tangible terms the outcome to be achieved by the completion of the project.

Vision: The goals supported by the project in measurable/tangible terms.

Project Scope: Define what activities are in the scope of the project and any closely related activities that will not be within scope.

Schedule: Specify the beginning and completion date for the project.

Budget: Define the budget for the project

Operational Budget:
Assigned FTEs:
Backfill FTEs:
Equipment:
Facilities:
Information:
Support:
Other:

Project Executive Sponsor: Name the Executive Sponsor

Project Leader: Name the Project Leader

Project Manager: Name the Project Manager

Project Team: Name the members of the team and their time allocation to the project.

Authority of Project Team: Identify the authority of the project team for changing the scope/schedule/budget of the project (if any), for making changes to departmental or hospital policy and procedures or resolving interdepartmental issues.

Issues Resolution Process: Identify the authority of the Project Leader/Project Manager and Executive sponsor in resolving issues that cannot be resolved by the Project Team.

Project Monitoring Process: Identify the project monitoring process including frequency of reporting and type of reporting.