The reporter formulated these objectives for the purpose of directing the students towards an organized discussion and to be able to present the topic in a clear and comprehensible approach.
Specific Objectives:
At the end of this topic students will be able to:
• Define the mission or purpose statement, philosophy, vision, objectives and core values as it pertains to nursing services;
• discuss the elements/ components of planning;
• enumerate the types and phases of strategic planning;
• understand the importance of formulating mission, vision, value statements, objectives and philosophy act as a basis for any organization; and
• understand the purposes and benefits of strategic planning.
Elements/ Components of planning
Forecasting or Estimate the future
Set Objectives/Goals and Determine Results Desired
Develop and Schedule Strategies, Programs/Projects/Activities; Set the Time Frame
Prepare the Budget and Allocation of Resources
Establish Policies Procedures and Standards
Elements of Planning
Forecast or Estimate the Future
Forecasting is looking into the future. Refers to estimation of time series, cross sectional or longitudinal data.
In making forecast, the planner should consider 3 things:
• Agency
• Community affected
• Goals of care
Forecast must be supported by facts, reasonable estimates and accurate reflection of policies and plans.
Set Objectives/Goals and Determine Results Desired
GOALS are broad statements of intent derived from the purposes of the organization
• Is a desired aim or condition toward which one is willing to work
• Individual goals- are personal goals; based on one’s desired in life
• Group goals- may refer also to organizational goals although on a smaller scale
• Organizational goals- management goals of an organization that are established to justify its existence
Short term goals and long term goals Objectives
The objectives of the Nursing Department is congruent to its vision as well as to