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A focused strategic plan for outcomes evaluation

J S Stonestreet¹, S S Prevost

¹Methodist Healthcare System, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

The Nursing Clinics of North America

|September 1, 1997

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Organizations can use focused strategic planning, also known as hoshin planning, to set clear directions. This method aids nursing departments in evaluating outcomes by dedicating resources and prioritizing research.

Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Nursing Administration
Strategic Planning

Background:

Organizations require structured approaches for strategic direction.
Effective planning is crucial for resource allocation and goal achievement.
Outcomes evaluation is vital for demonstrating healthcare quality and effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and review the focused strategic or hoshin planning process.
To illustrate how a nursing department applied focused strategic planning for outcomes evaluation.
To detail resource dedication, research prioritization, and implementation methods.

Main Methods:

Review of the focused strategic (hoshin) planning model.
Application of the model within a nursing department context.

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Description of resource allocation, priority setting, and program implementation.

Main Results:

Successful development of a focused strategic direction for outcomes evaluation.
Clear identification and prioritization of research areas.
Implementation of an outcomes evaluation program with dedicated resources.

Conclusions:

Focused strategic planning provides a clear framework for organizational direction.
The hoshin planning process effectively guides nursing departments in outcomes evaluation.
Benefits include optimized resource use, focused research, and improved program outcomes.