For this Assessment, you will answer a series of short-answer questions to demonstrate your command of key concepts of the steps and process of strategic planning.Submission Length: Four (4) items wit

HC001: Key Concepts in Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations: Explain concepts related to the purposes and processes of strategic planning in healthcare settings

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Instructions

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Item 1

In your own words, differentiate between each of the following three types of plans. Provide an example of each. Then, explain how each type of plan relates to the others. (3–4 paragraphs)

Strategic plans
Tactical plans
Operational plans

Your Response

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Rubric

	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
Module 1: Foundations of Strategic Planning
Differentiate between strategic planning, tactical planning, and operational planning. Provide an example of each type of plan. Learning Objective 1.1: Differentiate between strategic planning, tactical planning, and operational planning	Differentiation of the three types of planning is missing. Examples are missing.	The response vaguely, and/or with some inaccuracy, differentiates the three types of planning. Provided examples may be weak or unclear.	The response clearly, accurately, and with specific detail differentiates the three types of planning. A relevant example of each is provided.
Explain how each type of plan relates to the others. Learning Objective 1.2: Explain the relationships among strategic, tactical, and operational plans	Explanation of how each type of plan relates to the others is missing.	The response vaguely, and/or with some inaccuracy, explains how strategic, tactical, and operational plans are related to one another.	The response clearly, accurately, and with specific detail explains how strategic, tactical, and operational plans are related to one another.

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Module 1: Foundations of Strategic Planning

Differentiate between strategic planning, tactical planning, and operational planning.

Provide an example of each type of plan.

Learning Objective 1.1: Differentiate between strategic planning, tactical planning, and operational planning

Differentiation of the three types of planning is missing.

Examples are missing.

The response vaguely, and/or with some inaccuracy, differentiates the three types of planning.

Provided examples may be weak or unclear.

The response clearly, accurately, and with specific detail differentiates the three types of planning.

A relevant example of each is provided.

Explain how each type of plan relates to the others.

Learning Objective 1.2: Explain the relationships among strategic, tactical, and operational plans

Explanation of how each type of plan relates to the others is missing.

The response vaguely, and/or with some inaccuracy, explains how strategic, tactical, and operational plans are related to one another.

The response clearly, accurately, and with specific detail explains how strategic, tactical, and operational plans are related to one another.

Item 2

Describe the process you would use to identify a strategic plan issue and how you would justify its importance to the organization or community. (2–3 paragraphs)

Your Response

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Rubric

	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
Module 1: Foundations of Strategic Planning
Describe the process you would use to identify a strategic plan issue. Learning Objective 1.3: Describe the process for identifying a strategic plan issue	Description of the process for identifying a strategic plan is not present.	The response vaguely, and/or with some inaccuracy, describes the process for identifying a strategic plan issue.	The response clearly, accurately, and with specific detail describes the process for identifying a strategic plan issue.
Describe how you would justify the importance of a strategic plan issue to the organization or community. Learning Objective 1.4: Explain how to justify the importance of a strategic plan issue	Explanation of how to justify the importance of a strategic plan is not present.	The response vaguely, and/or with some inaccuracy, explains how to justify the importance of a strategic plan issue.	The response clearly, accurately, and with specific detail explains how to justify the importance of a strategic plan issue.

Item 3

Describe in your own words the fundamental steps in a good strategic planning process. (2–4 paragraphs)

Your Response

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Rubric

	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
Module 2: Key Concepts of Strategic Planning
Describe in your own words the fundamental steps in a good strategic planning process. Learning Objective 2.1: Describe the fundamental steps in the strategic planning process	Description of the fundamental steps in the strategic planning process is not present.	The response vaguely, and/or with some inaccuracy, describes the fundamental steps in the strategic planning process.	The response clearly, accurately, and with specific detail explains the fundamental steps in the strategic planning process.

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Module 2: Key Concepts of Strategic Planning

Describe in your own words the fundamental steps in a good strategic planning process.

Learning Objective 2.1: Describe the fundamental steps in the strategic planning process

Description of the fundamental steps in the strategic planning process is not present.

The response vaguely, and/or with some inaccuracy, describes the fundamental steps in the strategic planning process.

The response clearly, accurately, and with specific detail explains the fundamental steps in the strategic planning process.

Item 4

Explain two common challenges that occur in the strategic planning process. Then, propose one way that you as a nurse leader could address each of the challenges. (2–3 paragraphs)

Your Response

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Rubric

	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
Module 2: Key Concepts of Strategic Planning
Explain two common challenges that occur in the strategic planning process. Learning Objective 2.2: Explain two common challenges that affect the strategic planning process	Explanation of two common challenges is not present.	The response vaguely, and/or with some inaccuracy, explains two common challenges that affect the strategic planning process. The response only explains one common challenge that affects the strategic planning process.	The response clearly, accurately, and with specific detail explains two common challenges that affect the strategic planning process.
Propose one way that you as a nurse leader could address each of the challenges. Learning Objective 2.3: Explain how nurse leaders can address challenges identified in the strategic planning process	Explanation of how a nurse leader could address each challenge is not present.	The response vaguely, and/or with some inaccuracy, explains how a nurse leader could address each challenge identified. The response only explains how a nurse leader could address one of the identified challenges.	The response clearly, accurately, and with specific detail explains how a nurse leader could address each challenge identified.

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Module 2: Key Concepts of Strategic Planning

Explain two common challenges that occur in the strategic planning process.

Learning Objective 2.2: Explain two common challenges that affect the strategic planning process

Explanation of two common challenges is not present.

The response vaguely, and/or with some inaccuracy, explains two common challenges that affect the strategic planning process.

The response only explains one common challenge that affects the strategic planning process.

The response clearly, accurately, and with specific detail explains two common challenges that affect the strategic planning process.

Propose one way that you as a nurse leader could address each of the challenges.

Learning Objective 2.3: Explain how nurse leaders can address challenges identified in the strategic planning process

Explanation of how a nurse leader could address each challenge is not present.

The response vaguely, and/or with some inaccuracy, explains how a nurse leader could address each challenge identified.

The response only explains how a nurse leader could address one of the identified challenges.

The response clearly, accurately, and with specific detail explains how a nurse leader could address each challenge identified.

References

Provide a citation for each resource you used to write your response to this Assessment. The following citation has been provided as an example:

Martin, B. C. (2018). Strategic planning in healthcare: An introduction for health professionals. Springer Publishing Company.

Mastery Rubric

In order to achieve mastery of this Competency, you must achieve a “2” on every Rubric row in addition to meeting the additional expectation indicated in the Mastery Rubric.

Mastery Rubric	No	Yes
Exceeds Expectations: Key Concepts in Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations
Explain concepts related to the purposes and processes of strategic planning in healthcare settings.	Responses do not demonstrate thorough understanding of key concepts related to strategic planning in healthcare settings. They do not integrate highly relevant examples that highlight the role of the nurse executive in strategic planning in healthcare settings.	Responses demonstrate thorough understanding of key concepts related to strategic planning in healthcare settings. They integrate highly relevant examples that highlight the role of the nurse executive in strategic planning in healthcare settings.

Professional Skills Building

The Faculty Assessor will provide feedback based on the following Professional Skills: Written Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Information Literacy. Although the feedback is here to inform the development of your skills, it is not a barrier to achieving the Competency, unless the writing is too poor to be able to score the content of the Assessment. Review the Rubric and check your work based on the Learning Objectives listed. If you are concerned that your writing will not yet meet these expectations, reach out to your Faculty Subject Matter Expert (SME) so he or she can work with you to further develop this important Professional Skill.

It is highly recommended that you use this opportunity to practice these important skills in the context of this Competency Assessment in order to receive feedback about your current level of proficiency.

Professional Skills Building		0 Not Present		1 Needs Improvement		2 Meets Expectations
PS001: Written Communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.
Learning Objective PS 1.1: Use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics.	Multiple major and minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are highly distracting and seriously impact readability.		Multiple minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are distracting and negatively impact readability.		Writing reflects competent use of standard edited American English. Errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics do not negatively impact readability.
Learning Objective PS 1.2: Organize writing to enhance clarity.	Writing is poorly organized and incoherent. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are missing or inappropriate.		Writing is loosely organized. Limited use of introductions, transitions, and conclusions provides partial continuity.		Writing is generally well-organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions provide continuity and a logical progression of ideas.
Learning Objective PS 1.3: Apply APA style to written work.	APA conventions are not applied.		APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are applied inconsistently.		APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are generally applied correctly in most instances. Sources are generally cited appropriately and accurately.
Learning Objective PS 1.4: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.	Vocabulary and tone are inappropriate and negatively impact clarity of concepts to be conveyed.		Vocabulary and tone have limited relevance to the audience.		Vocabulary and tone are generally appropriate for the audience and support communication of key concepts.
PS005: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze professional issues and inform best practice.
Learning Objective PS 5.4: Use problem-solving skills.	Problems and solutions are not identified.		Response presents solutions, but they are ineffective in addressing the specific problem.		Response presents solutions that are practical and work in addressing the specific problem.
PS006: Information Literacy: Apply appropriate strategies to identify relevant and credible information and data in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions.
Learning Objective PS 6.1: Identify credible sources.	Credible sources are missing.		Some sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic.		Most sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic.
Learning Objective PS 6.2: Analyze findings from relevant sources.	Analysis is missing.		Analysis superficially reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or purpose.		Analysis clearly reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or purpose.