Do hospitals practice strategic planning? An empirical study.
A survey was conducted to determine the extent of strategic planning management and specific planning techniques used in hospitals today. Results indicate that approximately one-half of all hospitals use some sort of formalized strategic planning, although many of these are in the early stages of development. Data is also provided on other strategic planning issues such as budget allocations to planning, planning process participants, and aspects of planning needing improvement. A general discussion of the value of strategic planning to hospital management is offered.
D002017:Budgets; D006739:Hospital Administration; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States