To prepare for this Discussion, think about the elements of strategic planning in health care settings.
Post a comprehensive response to the following:
Using specific examples and support from your Learning Resources, identify the benefits and challenges of strategic planning in health care for each of the following:
· Patient
· Managers
· Providers (physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals)
Learning Resources
Readings
• Course Text: Introduction to Healthcare Management
o Chapter 1, “Strategic Planning”
In this chapter, you will be introduced to the strategic planning process within health care settings. The author provides insight into the process of identifying a desired future state for a health care organization and planning a means to achieve it.
o Chapter 5, “Planning”
Planning is a fundamental task for health care managers. This chapter addresses the role of planning in an organization’s mission and vision, goals and objectives.
• Article: Zuckerman, A. (2006). Advancing the state of the art in healthcare strategic planning. Frontiers of Health Services Management, 23(2), 30-15. Retrieved from http://auth.waldenulibrary.org/ezpws.exe?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=17310806&site=ehost-live&scope=site
The author identifies the steps that health care organizations should take to increase the rigor and degree of sophistication of their strategic planning practices to be on par with non-health-related organizations. Current best practices are identified.
• Article: Bartling, A. (1997). 25 pitfalls of strategic planning. Healthcare Executive, 12(5), 20-23. Retrieved from http://auth.waldenulibrary.org/ezpws.exe?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=10170078&site=ehost-live&scope=site
This article identifies 25 pitfalls health care managers can avoid to make strategic planning a stronger tool for their organizations.
• Article: Begun, J., & Kaissi, A. (2005). An exploratory study of healthcare strategic planning in two metropolitan areas. Journal of Healthcare Management / American College of Healthcare Executives, 50(4), 264-274. Retrieved from http://auth.waldenulibrary.org/ezpws.exe?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=16130809&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Interviews of leaders in 20 health care organizations in two major metropolitan areas provide insight into the value of strategic planning in health care.
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