title: Structured evaluation is key to effective planning.
abstract: Hospitals can show response to community needs through planning. However, the planning process can only effect change if given appropriate and regular evaluation.
mesh_terms: D003159:Community-Institutional Relations; D006040:Goals; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000592:standards*; D006752:Hospital Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011367:Professional Staff Committees; D014481:United States