...EDUCATIONAL MISSION STATEMENT PAPER Natalie Farquharson University of Phoenix NUR/588 Developing and Evaluating Education Programs Kelly Crum March 05, 2013 EDUCATIONAL MISSION STATEMENT PAPER The purpose of a mission statement is to represent the overall goal of the organization, to guide the pathways to which they will practice, and provide an overall framework for continued practice. While most mission statements will differ, the overall goal is for continued success and best outcomes for that organization. Nursing Philosophies of an organization states thought on what is believed to be truthful about the specific profession and usually a theorist who best represents the goal and mission that the organization desires to achieve and maintain while practicing optimal patient outcomes. During my career, I have worked for a number of different hospitals and long term care facilities. Currently, I am employed full time at Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) in Florida who serves a large population in the South Florida area. According to Memorial Healthcare System’s philosophy, their nurses “reach their goals through professional collaboration and framework with peers and in partnership with patients and the community”. The nursing philosophy of the organization is evident in daily practice. “Nurses are involved in the art of nursing and are totally committed to producing the best care possible with the highest quality outcomes while showing and maintaining compassionate...
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...them knowing it or doing it. The purpose of education is to teach the learner a specific task, or specific information. An education plan consists of specific components. The components are simple or complex and each component leads to the next. When all the components are included, the teacher and the learner will have a successful educational experience. Purpose The purpose or mission of the education is based upon the mission of the organization or institution in which the education is taking place. In a hospital setting, the educational purpose or mission is to assist the hospital staff in becoming the most knowledgeable staff to care for the patients in the organization. At Select Hospital, the mission is to become a premiere long-term acute care hospital. The purpose of the education department of the hospital is to respond to the educational needs of the employees while meeting the challenges of the organization and the health care environment. Goals The goal in a program, course, or learning activity is a general statement and it describes what is going to be accomplished. The goal describes a general learning outcomes and concepts and it is expressed in common terms. The goals provide a foundation for the objectives and they provide a description of the program. They describe the skills, knowledge, attitude, and values of the learner. The goals need to be consistent with the mission of the organization the learner is representing. Why do we need education? What...
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...basis AFTER approval from your instructor. An example would be if you want to become a CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator). This certification is sponsored by the American Association of Diabetes Educators which is not exclusively a nursing organization. Or, becoming certified as an IBCLC may be of interest to RNs working in Mother-Baby Departments and is sponsored by the International Lactation Consultant Association. The organization MUST offer certification for registered nurses. If you have any questions about whether the organization is a “fit” for this assignment, contact your instructor. You will complete the form provided in Doc Sharing carefully providing all the information requested. Course Outcomes This assignment enables you to meet the following course outcome(s). CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high quality nursing care, healthcare team management, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings. (PO #2) CO 6: Develop a personal...
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...NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Masters Programs ISM 5014 – Enterprise Information Systems IT Strategic Plan Part One: Background General Instructions: The background is the first part of the IT Strategic Plan document. It is an introduction for people who are strangers to the information systems organization. These outside readers need to be given the contextual information they need to fully comprehend the IT Strategic Plan. Basic Points: • Length of Part One: Write no less than two and no more than five double-spaced pages. Content should be clear and concise. • Narrative Form: Describe the background of the organization in narrative forms, which is more engaging for outside readers. • Fictional or Real The organization may be based on a real one or may be completely fictional. If you have ever considered a start-up, this is a great opportunity to put your ideas to paper! • Factual: The background description should include factual information about key aspects of the organization’s global environment, organizational structure, and IT values (see below for complete description and expectations). Content Will Include: Global Environment: In addition to the following items, include anything about the external environment that comes up in the strategic planning process. Such items can include, but are not limited to, competition or possible competition...
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... Business Strategy There are many reasons that strategies are implemented in any business. In this paper we will discuss the concepts of strategic management process and future oriented plans. We will discuss organizational vision, mission, purpose, philosophy and goals. The last topic will be on strategic processes as input for future decision making. The strategic management process is defined as the set of decisions and actions that result in the formulation and implementation of plans designed to achieve a company’s objective (Pearce & Robinson, pg.3, 2010). The overall health and growth of a company will provide success if the proper planning is set in place. This will also allow the managers to implement the goals that the company set in place. The management is responsible for implementing the company’s goals and to be successful. This would include allocating resources, focusing on quality, assets and outsourcing, to help the company long term prosperity (Pearce & Robinson, pg. 5, 2010). The beginning part of the process is the company mission and statements to provide the ground path to follow (Pearce & Robinson, pg13, 2010). These specific goals and statements provide the company a specific operation. The mission statement is the most important part of the process and provides the definition of the company. The next process is to analyze the company internally and externally to discover their strengths and weakness (Pearce & Robinson, pg. 13, 2010). This...
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...PLANNING Learning Objectives – module 2 At the end of the session the student should be able to understand the decision making process, the various types of decision making and the planning process in an organisation. They are also expected to comprehend the outcomes of a planning process like vision, mission, objectives & strategy. The module has 4 sessions Topics – Module 2 (4 sessions) Decision making Types of planning The planning process/ framework Strategic planning in an organisation Outcomes of planning process Hierarchy of strategy MBO – Peter Drucker Decision Making ‘the process of identifying & selecting a course of action to solve a problem / take advantage of an opportunity’ Problem – the discrepancy between ideal & actual situation ‘Problem – something that that endangers the organisations ability to reach its objective Opportunity – some thing that offers a chance to exceed objectives’ Peter F Drucker Problem finding process Deviation from the past experience Deviation from set plan Other people Performance of competitors intuition Problem finding - errors False association of events False expectation False self perception & social image Other factors Threshold of problem recognition Setting priorities Selecting the right ones – leave the easy ones Allow self solutions Types of DM STRUCTURED Made under established situation i.e. definable, predictable & analysable Called programmed DM Routine problems Application of rules/ procedures/...
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...The purpose of a mission statement is to represent the overall goal of the organization, to guide the pathways to which they will practice, and provide an overall framework for continued practice. While most mission statements will differ, the overall goal is for continued success and best outcomes for that organization. (Nursing) Philosophies of an organization states thought on what is believed to be truthful about the specific profession and usually a theorist who best represents the goal and mission that the organization desires to achieve and maintain while practicing optimal( patien)t outcomes. Patient centered care by management and staff is always at the core. Best practices are followed to maintain high levels of patient satisfaction. Success is seen as most patients are frequent flyers and are known well to the physician’s who care for them as they continually return to have their health needs addressed The mission statement of (MHS) is to “deliver the highest quality service to the South Florida community through building a healthcare network that is continuously striving for excellence by truly opening its arms to heal, to teach, and to care”. The organization maintains that its chief role is to maintain quality care in the community and will continue to respond positively to the changes of the health care system and produce best patient outcomes. Additionally, the organization continues to build and strengthen relationships and it reinforces the hospital’s...
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...regulatory agencies, policies, rules and regulations that govern the practice and art of medicine. It is a system in which billions of dollars have been budgeted and dedicated to ensuring the country is delivering affordable, quality care. The ultimate goal of the U.S. system is making sure quality care is accessible to its consumers and is value added care that will result in clinical outcomes aimed at reducing the nation’s mortality rate and increasing or extending the average life expectancy. In order to achieve that goal the system is divided into different segments, with each segment responsible for a specific function. For example, there are agencies that are responsible for the safety of prescriptions drugs; credentialing and accreditation; payments and reimbursements; and infectious diseases just to name a few. In addition to the agency’s specific function, the agency’s goals and objectives are driven by a specific mission and operate within their assigned scope; one such agency is the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (commonly referred to as the CDC). This essay will examine: the mission of the CDC; issues that are addressed by the CDC; the impact and influence the CDC has on policy and delivery and current initiatives of the CDC. The essay will also address the need to utilize political and legal analysis when considering policy problems. Plagues, epidemics, and pandemics have occurred throughout the history of the U.S. public health care system. The public...
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...Organizational analysis is the process of reviewing the development, work environment, personnel and operation of a business or another type of association.[1] This review is often performed in response to crisis, but may also be carried out as part of a demonstration project, in the process of taking a program to scale, or in the course of regular operations. Conducting a periodic detailed organizational analysis can be a useful way for management to identify problems or inefficiencies that have arisen in the organization but have yet to be addressed, and develop strategies for resolving them.[1] Organizational analysis focuses on the structure and design of the organization and how the organization's systems, capacity and functionality influence outputs. Additional internal and external factors are also accounted for in assessing how to improve efficiency. Undertaking an organizational analysis is helpful in assessing an organization's current well-being and capacity, and deciding on a course of action to improve the organization's long-term sustainability. A restructuring of an Organization may become necessary when either external or internal forces have created a problem or opportunity for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness. When performing an organizational analysis, many details emerge about the functions and capacity of the organization. All of these details can make pinpointing what is efficient and inefficient difficult. Using theoretical organizational models...
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...statements of desired outcomes, or the general intentions of the research, which 'paint a picture' of your research project. They emphasize what is to be accomplished (not how it is to be accomplished). They address the long-term project outcomes, i.e. they should reflect the aspirations and expectations of the research topic. Once aims have been established, the next task is to formulate the objectives. Generally, a project should have no more than two or three aims statements, while it may include a number of objectives consistent with them. Objectives are subsidiary to aims and are the steps you are going to take to answer your research questions or a specific list of tasks needed to accomplish the goals of the project. They emphasize how aims are to be accomplished and must be highly focused and feasible. They must address the more immediate project outcomes and make accurate use of concepts. They must be sensible and precisely described and should read as an 'individual' statement to convey your intentions Private owned companies such as Tesco focus on customers, employees, the cost of their products and whether they are offering value for money. Tesco’s mission statement is ‘we create value for customers to earn their lifetime loyalty.’ Publicly owned organisations such as the Department of Transport may mention the service they provide, the work they do and include statements about quality, efficiency and customer service. The Department of Transport mission statement is ‘Working...
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...Writing a Grant Proposal Pg. 1 Steps to Writing a Grant Proposal Natalie Arista February 16, 2014 HSM/270 Program Planning and Grant Proposal Writing in Human Services Tammy Wehrman Writing a Grant Proposal Pg. 2 A human services grant proposal is a written presentation of a program plan. This plan has eleven different factors. They include an abstract, table of contents, specific aims/needs and problems assessment, target population, approaches and methods, long and short-term goals, process, outcome, and impact objectives, activity plans and scheduling, evaluation plan, agency capacity, and project management, and budget and budget justifications. By following the steps on writing a grant proposal, the writer is able to use that as a check off point to verify everything is written down pertaining to what funding agencies are looking for. The first part of a grant proposal is the abstract. This is a 45 line max summary of what the agency is about. The abstract section may be the shortest part of the proposal, but it is the most read, which makes it the most important of the whole proposal. With the abstract being the most important part of the whole proposal, it is vital that the writer be very vigilant and professional in writing out this portion. There are times that the person reading the proposal is not the main ones reviewing the proposal, so this part is mainly the only part that will been seen until it heads off to the final decision makers...
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...Planning 1 What Is Planning? • Planning – A primary managerial activity that involves: • Defining the organization’s goals • Establishing an overall strategy for achieving those goals • Developing plans for organizational work activities. – Types of planning • Informal: not written down, short-term focus; specific to an organizational unit. • Formal: written, specific, and long-term focus, involves shared goals for the organization. 2 Why Do Managers Plan? • Purposes of Planning – Provides direction – Reduces uncertainty – Minimizes waste and redundancy – Sets the standards for controlling 3 Planning and Performance • The Relationship Between Planning And Performance – Formal planning is associated with: • Higher profits and returns on assets. • Positive financial results. – The quality of planning and implementation affects performance more than the extent of planning. – The external environment can reduce the impact of planning on performance, – Formal planning must be used for several years before planning begins to affect performance. 4 How Do Managers Plan? • Elements of Planning – Goals (also Objectives) • Desired outcomes for individuals, groups, or entire organizations • Provide direction and evaluation performance criteria – Plans • Documents that outline how goals are to be accomplished • Describe how resources are to be allocated and establish activity schedules 5 Types of Goals • Financial Goals – Are related to...
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...gender equality. As Henry David Thoreau said over a century ago, "If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; there is where they should be. Now, put foundations under them." Building foundations for your community dreams is what VMOSA, the strategic planning process that is the focus of this chapter, is all about. It's about groups of people deciding together what they want to accomplish, and how they are going to get there. What is VMOSA? One way to make that journey is through strategic planning, the process by which a group defines its own "VMOSA;" that is, its Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategies, and Action Plans. VMOSA is a practical planning process that can be used by any community organization or initiative. This comprehensive planning tool can help your organization by providing a blueprint for moving from dreams to actions to positive outcomes for your community. In this section, we will give a general overview of the process, and touch briefly on each of the individual parts. In Examples, we'll show you how an initiative to prevent adolescent pregnancy used the VMOSA process effectively. Then, in Tools, we offer you a possible...
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...elements: First: a Team Mission Statement based the following “stem sentence” format: Our mission is to ____________________________________________________________ (broad general statement of the overall mission of the team) e.g. : Our mission is to ensure the deepest level of learning of all members of the team as possible through the production of consistently high quality group products In a way which _____________________________________________________________ (more specific statements of both sub-goals and values) e.g. In a way which: . ensures that we work as a team, not as a working group; . focuses on the learning, not the grade; . focuses on all levels of learning in the program simultaneously (courses, team effectiveness, individual growth) So that ____________________________________________________________________ (statements of the desired outcomes from working on the mission) e.g. So that: . each of us as individuals consistently learn new knowledge and skills through group product development . we as a group learn how to deal with group challenges effectively. As evaluated by ____________________________________________________________ (listing of specific measures that will be used to evaluate...
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...OBJECTIVES (These need to be more specific and challenging) ACTIVITIES (existing Star Alliance projects/input shown in heavy shade, potential role in light shade) TIMESCALE April 2003 May–Nov 2003 ACHIEVEMENTS BY DECEMBER All staff briefed and engaged in thinking through what Vision, Mission, Aims and Values mean for them, their work and their teams. As above and possible sample audit of PWPs/ PRPs and safety. Directorate and team operating plans which clearly reflect Vision, Mission, Aims etc. E.G. Top 55 managers have more focused personal development plans Clear statement of intelligence priorities. Better use of intranet. Knowledge sharing Strategic Plans, Operating Plans have clear strategic priorities. Provision made for linking PWPs and PDPs to priorities Acceptance that “health and safety is cornerstone”. Increase in businesses placing health and MEASURES OF ACHIEVEMENT/TARGETS Feedback from team briefing. Feedback from Values Workshops Staff Survey questions Audit of PWPSs/PRPs. Fit of plans with strategy. Recognition by stakeholders that HSE more focussed. Staff feedback on leadership behaviours Improved use of intelligence both strategically (eg re Strategic Plan) and tactically (eg in support of operational work). Resources allocated behind priorities. Visibly not doing non-priority work. All staff understand HSE’s Vision, Mission, Aims and Values by December 2003 All staff understand how they contribute to the realisation of the vision, mission, aims and values, reflected...
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