title: Operational assessment in strategic planning.
abstract: As hospitals strive to be more efficient, the first step is a thorough review of operations. Here are some basic steps.
authors.forename: Lee Ann
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Jarousse
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006739:Hospital Administration; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D010934:Planning Techniques; D058996:Quality Improvement / Q000458:organization & administration*