Policy and Planning Constraints

Locate an example of a policy or guideline from an external source to a healthcare organization. Explain how this policy or guideline may be a constraint to a healthcare organization’s planning, or how it may shape the healthcare organization’s philosophy. For example, given that the American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on child vaccinations, these guidelines might impact the ability of the healthcare organization to deliver services to newborns and infants. Using a similar example, as well as the characteristics of effective plans as your framework, discuss how proper planning can help organizations in their future decision making.

Q2

Complete the following portions of your strategic plan:

• Describe the health care organization’s service strategy. Include strategies to create a healing environment within your organization that affects patients, visitors, and employees.

Be sure to address the following:

• How does your service strategy develop a culture of customer service?
• How does your service strategy create an environment for employees?
• Identify how your service strategy is linked to the organizational vision and mission.