The discussion for this week is focused on project implementation. Review the steps in your change process and your implementation schedule, identify milestones, and discuss how you will ensure the achievement of these milestones. How has your implementation plan changed, if at all? Why were these changes necessary? Have you started implementation?

The implementation plan for the PICOT question, “In adult oncology patients at an infusion Center at Queens Hospital Center, does the implementation of a music therapy program compared to current practice impact pain scores during chemotherapy over 8-10 weeks?” has been thoroughly discussed. The project will be implemented over eight to ten weeks, and the activities during pre-planning, implementation, data analysis, and dissemination have been included in the Gantt chart. The implementation phase will begin on week two and continue through week nine, and participants will receive a single session of music intervention during chemotherapy. Major milestones have been identified, and a compliance checklist and a retrospective chart review will be used to ensure project compliance. The implementation plan has not changed, and there are no foreseen barriers.