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The nursing administrator's role in health planning
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|December 1, 1979
Summary
Nursing administrators can enhance health planning by adopting a systems perspective. This approach outlines strategies for greater involvement in community, regional, and institutional program planning.
Area of Science:
- Health Administration
- Healthcare Planning
- Nursing Management
Background:
- The critical role of nursing administrators in health planning is often underutilized.
- Effective health planning requires strategic involvement from nursing leadership at multiple levels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate the multifaceted role of nursing administrators in health planning.
- To propose a planning systems perspective for nursing administrators.
- To outline strategies for nursing administrator engagement in health planning.
Main Methods:
- A planning systems perspective is introduced.
- Strategies for nursing administrator involvement are detailed for different planning levels.
Main Results:
- Nursing administrators' participation in health planning can be expanded.
- A structured approach can guide nursing administrators in contributing to health planning.
Conclusions:
- Nursing administrators are essential stakeholders in community, regional, and institutional health planning.
- Adopting a planning systems perspective empowers nursing administrators to increase their impact on healthcare delivery.