NUR6241: Strategic Planning In Healthcare Organizations
NUR6241: Strategic Planning In Healthcare Organizations
NUR6241: Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations
Discussion: Developing a Philosophy, Goals, and Objectives
As addressed in this week’s Learning Resources, an organization’s philosophy statement derives from its mission and indicates the values and beliefs that steer decision making. An organization’s philosophy statement should be used to develop goals and objectives that lead to assured action. NUR6241: Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations
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As effective organizations recognize, “setting specific goals in a clear and compelling way—and insisting that people work together to achieve them—is the best way to get results” (Ashkenas, 2012, para. 9). NUR6241: Strategic Planning In Healthcare Organizations
This Discussion builds on the Week 2 Discussion 2, as you create a philosophy statement, goals, and objectives for Mountain View Health Center, the organization featured in the case study introduced last week.
You will continue to work within the same small group. Note: You will develop an individual philosophy statement, goals, and objectives independently. Through the collegial exchange that follows, you will offer each other suggestions for refinement.
To prepare:
Review information on philosophy statements, goals, and objectives in Chapter 7 of the Marquis and Huston text and in the other Learning Resources.
Review the Mountain View Health Center case study presented in this week’s media, and reflect on the mission and vision statements you developed for Discussion 2 in Week 2. NUR6241: Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations
Conduct additional research as necessary to strengthen your understanding of the process for creating a philosophy statement and developing goals and objectives and to deepen your thinking about the organization. For instance, you may research organizations with similarities to Mountain View and examine their philosophy statements, goals, and objectives. NUR6241: Strategic Planning In Healthcare Organizations
Draft a philosophy statement for Mountain View Health Center.
Craft at least one goal and at least one related objective to operationalize the philosophy.
Consider what you have learned about the importance of the philosophy statement and the process of developing one, as well as the significance of and distinctions between goals and objectives.
Post a philosophy statement for Mountain View Health Center, at least one goal, and at least one related objective. Offer insights you have gained about the process of developing a philosophy statement, as well as the significance of and distinctions between organizational goals and objectives.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses. Consider the following:
Are the philosophy statements, goals, and objectives clearly written and easy to understand?
How well does the philosophy statement align with the mission and vision statements posted in Discussion 2 of Week 2? Does it reflect accepted values of the organization?
Are the goals and objectives specific, measureable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound?
How well do the philosophy statements, goals, and objectives reflect the stakeholders?
Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their philosophy statements, goals, and objectives. Suggest opportunities for refinement. NUR6241: Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations
Required Readings
Cara, C. M., Nyberg, J. J., & Brousseau, S. (2011). Fostering the coexistence of caring philosophy and economics in today’s health care system. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 35(1), 6–14.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
The article addresses caring as a part of mission and philosophy and the benefits of this for nursing satisfaction and performance, patient satisfaction, quality of care, and cost reduction.
Lorenzi, N. M. (2011). AMIA’s realigned strategic plan. Journal of American Medical Informatics Association, 18(2), 203–208.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
As you read this article, consider the process used to set goals and evaluate the extent to which the identified goals are specific, measureable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.
Kenny, G. (2012). From the stakeholder viewpoint: Designing measurable objectives. Journal of Business Strategy, 33(6), 40–46.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. NUR6241: Strategic Planning In Healthcare Organizations
Measurable objectives are an important part of the strategic planning process, yet many organizations struggle with formulating good objectives. In this article, the author suggests strategies for developing better objectives, which will then facilitate the planning process.
Urbanski, J., Baskel, M., & Martelli, M. (2011). Strategic planning—A plan for excellence for South Haven Health System. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 35(3), 227–234.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
The article addresses stakeholder involvement as a key component of South Haven Health System’s success in strategic planning and describes how the system develops goals and objectives.
Lloyd-Jones, D. M., Hong, Y., Labarthe, D., Mozaffarian, D., Appel, L. J., Van Horn, L., . . . Rosamond, W. D. (2010). Defining and setting national goals for cardiovascular health promotion and disease reduction: The American Heart Association’s strategic impact goal through 2020 and beyond. Retrieved from http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/121/4/586.full.pdf+html
As you read this report, consider the process used to set goals and evaluate the extent to which the identified goals are specific, measureable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.
Required Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2013b). Case study: Mountain View Health Center [Interactive media]. Retrieved from CDN database. (NURS 6241)
This interactive multimedia piece presents a case study of an organization, with information about the types of activities performed there, organizational structure, strategic priorities, and financial allocations. You will use this as a resource for this week’s Discussion.
Optional Resources
Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2015). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Chapter 7, “Strategic and Operational Planning” (pp. 138–161)
Review as needed.
Sare, M., & Ogilvie, L. (2010). Strategic planning for nurses: Change management in health care.Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Chapter 7, “The Three Key Elements of the Strategic Planning Process: A Vision That Guides Nursing’s Future Action” (pp. 117–143)
Review as needed, focusing on the information about goals and objectives.
Kramer, M., Schmalenberg, C., & Maguire, P. (2010). Nine structures and leadership practices essential for a magnetic (healthy) work environment. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 34(1), 4–17.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
The authors discuss the clinical environment of nursing and the leadership practices needed to promote quality patient care outcomes.
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OutstandingPerformance Excellent Performance
Competent Performance
Room for Improvement
Poor Performance
ContentMain Posting
30 (30%) 30 (30%)
Main posting addresses all criteria with 75% of post exceptional depth and breadth supported by credible references.
27 (27%) 29 (29%)
Main posting addresses all criteria with 75% of post exceptional depth and breadth supported by credible references.
24 (24%) 26 (26%) NUR6241: Strategic Planning In Healthcare Organizations
Main posting meets expectations. All criteria are addressed with 50% containing good breadth and depth.
21 (21%) 23 (23%)
Main posting addresses most of the criteria. One to two criterion are not addressed or superficially addressed.
0 (0%) 20 (20%)
Main posting does not address all of criteria, superficially addresses criteria. Two or more criteria are not addressed.
Course Requirements and Attendance
20 (20%) 20 (20%)
Responds to two colleagues’ with posts that are reflective, are justified with credible sources, and ask questions that extend the Discussion.
18 (18%) 19 (19%)
Responds to two colleagues’ with posts that are reflective, are justified with credible sources, and ask questions that extend the Discussion.
16 (16%) 17 (17%)
Responds to a minimum of two colleagues’ posts, are reflective, and ask questions that extend the Discussion. One post is justified by a credible source.
14 (14%) 15 (15%)
Responds to less than two colleagues’ posts. Posts are on topic, may have some depth, or questions. May extend the Discussion. No credible sources are cited.
0 (0%) 13 (13%)
Responds to less than two colleagues’ posts. Posts may not be on topic, lack depth, do not pose questions that extend the Discussion.
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OutstandingPerformance Excellent Performance
Competent Performance
Room for Improvement
Poor Performance
Scholarly Writing Quality
30 (30%) 30 (30%)
The main posting clearly addresses the Discussion criteria and is written concisely. The main posting is cited with more than two credible references that adhere to the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. No spelling or grammatical errors. ***The use of scholarly sources or real life experiences needs to be included to deepen the Discussion and earn points in reply to fellow students.
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27 (27%) 29 (29%)
The main posting clearly addresses the Discussion criteria and is written concisely. The main posting is cited with more than two credible references that adhere to the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. No spelling or grammatical errors.
24 (24%) 26 (26%)
The main posting clearly addresses the Discussion criteria and is written concisely. The main posting is cited with a minimum of two current credible references that adhere to the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. Contains one to two spelling or grammatical errors.
21 (21%) 23 (23%)
The main posting is not clearly addressing the Discussion criteria and is not written concisely. The main posting is cited with less than two credible references that may lack credibility and/or do not adhere to the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
0 (0%) 20 (20%)
The main posting is disorganized and has one reference that may lack credibility and does not adhere to the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition or has zero credible references. Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
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OutstandingPerformance Excellent Performance
Competent Performance
Room for Improvement
Poor Performance
Professional Communication Effectiveness
20 (20%) 20 (20%)
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues and response to faculty questions are answered if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas effectively written in Standard Edited English.
Responses posted in the Discussion demonstrate effective professional communication through deep reflective discussion which leads to an exchange of ideas and focus on the weekly Discussion topic.
18 (18%) 19 (19%)
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas effectively written in Standard Edited English.
Responses posted in the Discussion demonstrate effective professional communication through deep reflective discussion which leads to an exchange of ideas and focus on the weekly Discussion topic.
Responses are cited with at least one credible reference per post and a probing question that extends the Discussion. Adheres to the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. No spelling or grammatical errors. NUR6241: Strategic Planning In Healthcare Organizations
16 (16%) 17 (17%)
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas effectively written in Standard Edited English.
Responses posted in the Discussion demonstrate effective professional communication through deep reflective discussion which leads to an exchange of ideas and focus on the weekly Discussion topic.
Responses are cited with at least one credible and/or contain probing questions that extends the Discussion. Adheres to the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. May have one to two spelling or grammatical errors.
14 (14%) 15 (15%)
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Provides opinions that may not be concise or ideas not effectively written in Standard Edited English.
Responses posted in the Discussion may lack effective professional communication that does not extend the Discussion, leads to an exchange of ideas and/or not focused on the weekly Discussion topic.
Responses are not cited and/or do not contain a probing question. May not adhere to the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. May have more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
0 (0%) 13 (13%)
Communication may lack professional tone or be disrespectful to colleagues.
Provides opinions that may not be concise or ideas not effectively written in Standard Edited English.
Responses posted in the Discussion lack effective professional communication through discussion that does not extend the Discussion, do not lead to an exchange of ideas and/or not focused on the weekly Discussion topic.
Responses are not cited and do not contain a probing question. May not adhere to the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. May have multiple spelling or grammatical errors.
Timely Submission
0 (0%) 0 (0%) All criteria met: Initial post submitted on time. Response to two peer initial posts. Response on 3 separate days.
5 (5%) 0 (0%)
5 points deducted for responding to less than two peers or 5 points deducted for responding less than three days.
10 (10%) 5 (5%)
5 points deducted for responding to less than two peers and 5 points deducted for responding less than three days.
10 (10%) 10 (10%)
10 points deducted for Initial post submitted late.
20 (20%) 15 (15%)
Initial post submitted late and 5 points deducted for responding to less than two peers and/ or 5 points deducted for responding less than three days.
Total Points: 100
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