title: Planning at the unit level.
abstract: In recent years, management responsibilities at the unit level have expanded considerably. In this evolution of the nurse-manager role, the importance of the planning process in the overall productivity and success of the unit has gained widespread acceptance. To meet the challenges of today's health care climate, the nurse manager and the unit staff must have a clear understanding of what our business is, what it should be, and finally, depending on the plans developed, what it will be.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Bray
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care