Strategic planning in hospitals. Applications for nurse executives
Lukacs, J.L.
Journal of Nursing Administration 14(9): 11-17
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-0443 PMID: 6381667 Document Number: 238247
Strategic planning has been used in business to strengthen competitive position and improve overall performance. This method of analysis also offers nurse executives a way to increase management effectiveness by matching departmental strengths with environmental opportunities. A strategic planning method developed for application by nurse executives at the departmental level is presented.