Project Charter Template

A well-structured project charter template is essential for guiding successful healthcare projects whether you're launching a new program, implementing an EHR system, redesigning workflows, or improving revenue cycle performance.

This template provides a clear framework to define project purpose, goals, scope, risks, key stakeholders, and timeline ensuring everyone involved understands what the project will achieve and how success will be measured.

This template provides a structured framework to help you define project goals, expectations, and success measures clearly before work begins. Each section is designed to promote alignment, reduce confusion, and support informed decision-making. Inside the template, you will find:

• Project Purpose & Background: Establish why the project matters and what problem it solves.
• Goals & Success Criteria: Define measurable outcomes and how progress will be evaluated over time.
• Scope & Boundaries: Clarify what is included in the project and what is not to prevent scope creep.
• Stakeholder Roles & Responsibilities: Ensure everyone understands who is accountable for each component.
• Timeline & Key Milestones: Set realistic expectations for deliverables, review points, and final completion.
• Risks & Dependencies: Identify potential barriers early to support proactive planning and issue resolution.

• A standardized approach for evaluating and launching healthcare projects.
• Clarity on scope, deliverables, roles, and responsibilities.
• A communication tool to secure leadership approval and stakeholder alignment.
• Confidence that your project is structured for accountability and measurable outcomes.

By using this project charter template, your team gains a shared understanding of the project’s purpose, priorities, and desired outcomes setting the stage for successful execution and meaningful results.