DISCuss 1 and 2

Discussion: Goals and Objectives

In everyday conversation many people use the terms goals and objectives interchangeably. However, there is a difference between the two terms. The difference is especially important for healthcare organizations.

In this Discussion, you will refer to the healthcare organization that you selected in Week 2. You will analyze the goals and objectives for that healthcare organization, if they exist, and create them if they don't exist. The object of this exercise is to determine how well the company's goals and objectives align with its values, vision, and mission statements.

To prepare for this Discussion:

• Review this week's Learning Resources.

• Refer to the healthcare organization you selected for the Week 2 Discussion.

By Day 4

Post a comprehensive response to the following:

•  Identify the healthcare organization's goals and objectives. Explain the differences between the healthcare organization's goals and objectives. 

• Include a link to the document or website containing the goals and objectives. Explain whether you think the goals and objectives are a meaningful part of the strategic planning process. Why or why not?

•  Select one of the healthcare organization's goals or objectives that you feel may need improvement. Propose how you would revise this goal/objective.

•  Create an additional goal or objective for the healthcare organization. Explain why the goal or objective you created would be meaningful to guiding the healthcare organization.

Support your work with specific citations from this week's Learning Resources and/or additional sources as appropriate. Your citations must be in APA format. 

Read a selection of your colleagues' postings.

Required Links:

https://www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/plan/objectives.html

https://www.cdc.gov/phcommunities/resourcekit/evaluate/smart_objectives.html

https://www-proquest-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/docview/213679264