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A common strategic language for clinicians and senior managers
Health Manpower Management
|December 8, 1996
Summary
This study introduces a service analysis framework for healthcare providers, aiding clinicians and managers in strategic planning. It helps assess service portfolios for better clinical, market, and financial viability.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Strategic Analysis
- Service Portfolio Optimization
Background:
- Effective strategic analysis is crucial for healthcare services.
- Existing frameworks may lack relevance for both clinicians and senior managers.
- NHS trusts require understandable tools for service evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel framework for strategic analysis of healthcare services.
- To enhance understanding of current and potential clinical services portfolios.
- To support shared insights between trust boards and clinicians for future strategic direction.
Main Methods:
- Developed a framework based on four principal service streams: emergency general hospital, non-emergency general hospital, specialist general hospital, and tertiary.
- Created a matrix by relating service streams to clinical specialties for portfolio analysis.
- Assessed portfolio effectiveness using clinical, market, and financial viability.
Main Results:
- The framework provides a matrix for analyzing current and prospective clinical services portfolios.
- It allows for detailed examination of services and a view of the overall picture.
- The interrelationship of service streams, specialties, and viability was highlighted.
Conclusions:
- The framework facilitates effective strategic analysis for healthcare organizations.
- It enables shared insights into systemic linkages for better decision-making.
- It supports the development of a clear vision for future strategic direction in healthcare services.