planning for nursing service

PLANNING FOR THE NURSING SERVICE by: Marie John C. Jardiolin RN. MN., pre-determining a course of action in order to arrive at a desired result continuous process of assessing, establishing goals and objectives, implementing and evaluating them, and subjecting these to change as new facts are known a systematic process and requires knowledgeable activity based on sound managerial theory , 1. It leads to achievement of goals and objectives 2. It gives meaning to work. 3. It provides for effective use of available resources and facilities. 4. It helps in coping with crises. Hospitals should provide for disaster plans. 5. It is cost effective. 6. It is based on past and future activities. 7. It leads to the realization of the need for change. 8. It is necessary for effective control. , pre-determining a course of action in order to arrive at a desired result continuous process of assessing, establishing goals and objectives, implementing and evaluating them, and subjecting these to change as new facts are known a systematic process and requires knowledgeable activity based on sound managerial theory, Mission Philosophy,Goals,Objectives, Policies, ProceduresRules, SETTING THE VISION/ MISSION, PHILOSOPHY, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, VISION - mental image- to see something that is not actually visible for now but in the future- describes the goal to which the organization aspires. A vision statement is designed to inspire and motivate,employees to achieve a desired state of affairs.