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Below is a structured project plan to build the in-hospital MCI clinician application, derived from the MCI_app structure and staged goals.

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== Project Plan: In-Hospital MCI Clinician Application ==

=== Phase 0 – Project Initiation (Weeks 0–2) ===
Objectives
	•	Establish scope, governance, and success criteria
	•	Align clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders

Deliverables
	•	Project charter
	•	Defined clinical scope (in-hospital clinician use only)
	•	Success metrics (time-to-activation, checklist completion, usability)
	•	Risk register

Key Activities
	•	Identify clinical champions (ED, anesthesia, ICU, command)
	•	Confirm alignment with HICS and local MCI policies
	•	Define supported platforms (mobile, tablet, desktop)
	•	Regulatory review (HIPAA, institutional policies)

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=== Phase 1 – Clinical Content & Workflow Design (Weeks 3–6) ===
Objectives
	•	Translate MCI stages and goals into actionable clinical workflows

Deliverables
	•	Stage-based clinical workflow maps (Stages 1–6)
	•	Role-based task lists (ED, anesthesia, ICU, command)
	•	Standardized checklists per stage
	•	Decision logic for escalation/de-escalation

Key Activities
	•	Convert MCI Goals into stepwise tasks
	•	Define triggers for stage transitions
	•	Map triage concepts and surge actions
	•	Identify required data inputs (beds, staff, supplies)

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=== Phase 2 – UX / UI Design (Weeks 5–8) (overlaps Phase 1) ===
Objectives
	•	Create a clinician-first, low-cognitive-load interface

Deliverables
	•	Wireframes for:
	•	Incident dashboard
	•	Stage navigation
	•	Checklists
	•	Alerts and notifications
	•	Role-specific views
	•	Accessibility and offline-mode design

Key Activities
	•	Rapid usability reviews with clinicians
	•	Optimize for “glanceable” information
	•	Minimize typing; favor taps/checks
	•	Define color/status logic for urgency

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=== Phase 3 – Technical Architecture & Infrastructure (Weeks 7–10) ===
Objectives
	•	Design secure, reliable system architecture

Deliverables
	•	System architecture diagram
	•	Data model and APIs
	•	Security and authentication design
	•	Offline/failover strategy

Key Activities
	•	Choose tech stack (web app vs hybrid)
	•	Define integration points (EHR, bed management, paging)
	•	Plan audit logging and reporting
	•	Confirm hosting and redundancy

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=== Phase 4 – Core Development (Weeks 11–18) ===
Objectives
	•	Build functional application aligned to clinical workflows

Core Features
	•	Incident activation and stage tracking
	•	Stage-specific checklists and goals
	•	Role-based dashboards
	•	Push alerts and escalation triggers
	•	Data logging

Deliverables
	•	MVP application
	•	Admin configuration tools
	•	Initial integration endpoints

Key Activities
	•	Agile sprint development (2-week sprints)
	•	Continuous clinician feedback
	•	Unit and integration testing

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=== Phase 5 – Advanced Features & Integrations (Weeks 19–24) ===
Objectives
	•	Enhance operational awareness and automation

Deliverables
	•	Bed/ICU/OR availability tracking
	•	Supply and staffing dashboards
	•	Communication templates (internal & external)
	•	Report generation for after-action review

Key Activities
	•	Integrate hospital systems (as available)
	•	Validate real-time data accuracy
	•	Refine alert thresholds

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=== Phase 6 – Testing, Simulation & Validation (Weeks 25–28) ===
Objectives
	•	Ensure safety, usability, and reliability under stress

Deliverables
	•	User acceptance testing results
	•	Simulated MCI drill reports
	•	Performance and load testing outcomes

Key Activities
	•	Run tabletop and live simulations
	•	Measure task completion time
	•	Capture clinician feedback
	•	Fix critical usability issues

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=== Phase 7 – Training & Deployment (Weeks 29–32) ===
Objectives
	•	Safely introduce the application into clinical practice

Deliverables
	•	Training materials (quick guides, videos)
	•	Onboarding workflows
	•	Production deployment

Key Activities
	•	Train super-users and command staff
	•	Deploy staged rollout (pilot → full)
	•	Establish support escalation pathways

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=== Phase 8 – Post-Deployment Review & Optimization (Ongoing) ===
Objectives
	•	Improve performance and clinical value over time

Deliverables
	•	After-action reports
	•	Feature enhancement backlog
	•	Annual MCI content updates

Key Activities
	•	Review real incident usage
	•	Incorporate lessons learned
	•	Update clinical guidance and checklists

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Key Success Metrics
	•	Time to MCI activation
	•	Checklist completion rates
	•	Clinician usability scores
	•	Reduction in communication failures
	•	Successful use during drills or real events

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Governance & Ownership
	•	Clinical content ownership: Hospital emergency preparedness leadership
	•	Technical ownership: IT / Digital health
	•	Oversight: Incident Command & Quality/Safety committees

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This plan is designed to align tightly with the stage-based MCI goals model while remaining realistic for hospital deployment and clinician adoption.