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Strategic planning. A practical approach

C F Bombard1

  • 1Army Nurse Corps, 7th Medical Command, Heidelberg, Germany.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|July 1, 1993
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This study details the establishment and maintenance of a strategic plan for a nursing department in a military medical center. It highlights the importance of annual conferences for future goal setting and direction.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Nursing Management
  • Organizational Planning

Background:

  • Strategic planning is crucial for organizational success.
  • Healthcare organizations require clear direction and goal setting.
  • Military medical centers face unique operational challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the process of establishing a strategic plan for a nursing department.
  • To describe the implementation and maintenance of the strategic plan.
  • To detail the creation of an annual strategic planning conference.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a formal strategic plan.
  • Establishment of an annual strategic planning conference.
  • Implementation and ongoing maintenance of the plan.

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Main Results:

  • A structured approach to nursing department strategic planning was created.
  • An annual conference facilitated ongoing planning efforts.
  • The strategic plan provided direction and goals for the department.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic strategic planning process is vital for nursing departments.
  • Annual conferences support sustained strategic development.
  • Effective strategic plans enhance organizational direction and goal achievement.