Minnesota State University, Mankato

Sustaining and Evaluating Healthcare Projects

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Minnesota State University, Mankato

Sustaining and Evaluating Healthcare Projects

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate project outcomes using healthcare metrics and performance data.

  • Develop adoption, sustainment, and transition-to-operations plans.

  • Manage resistance, stakeholder concerns, and post-implementation challenges.

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June 2026

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Healthcare Project Management: Fundamentals to Practice Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, you’ll explore what happens after a healthcare project goes live and why implementation is just the beginning of delivering real value. Using the North Valley RPM pilot as a practical case, you’ll examine the first 90 days post-go-live, learn how to identify and prioritize stabilization issues, and discover ways to support frontline teams through workflow changes that make new processes safe, reliable, and workable in everyday healthcare operations. Tip: Pay close attention to how adoption challenges are addressed with respect for frontline realities, as this is key to successful project sustainment.

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5 videos3 readings2 assignments

In this module, you’ll focus on how healthcare teams determine whether a project truly solved the intended problem and delivered meaningful results. You’ll revisit the original charter and success measures, compare process and outcome metrics, and practice choosing indicators that matter in clinical and operational settings. You’ll also learn how to combine dashboard data with frontline feedback and conduct post-implementation reviews that promote accountability and continuous improvement without blame. Tip: Think about how balanced evaluation approaches can improve future projects and support a culture of learning.

What's included

4 videos3 readings2 assignments

In this module, you’ll examine how healthcare projects transition from short-term implementation to long-term operations. You’ll explore strategies to improve workflows without overloading staff, decide when to optimize versus redesign, and address change fatigue in high-pressure environments. You’ll also learn about operational handoff, governance structures, and long-term oversight to ensure responsibility, decision-making, and performance monitoring become part of routine healthcare operations. Tip: Consider how effective governance and operational ownership can sustain project benefits over time.

What's included

4 videos3 readings2 assignments

In this final module, you’ll learn how to responsibly and sustainably close healthcare projects while preparing for long-term success beyond the project team’s direct involvement. You’ll explore ways to maintain organizational engagement, build sustainment strategies, and complete a final handoff that clarifies ownership and follow-up structures. You’ll also connect closure, operational continuity, and capstone preparation into a practical approach that ensures healthcare projects remain effective over time. Tip: Reflect on how your sustainment and closure plans can support lasting impact and continuous improvement.

What's included

4 videos3 readings1 assignment

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Laurel Gustafson, M.S.
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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