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Discussion 1 

Strategic planning is essential in the sustainability of all healthcare organizations.  Outline the processes, or steps, involved in the strategic planning process and continual monitoring of the internal and external environment. Provide a substantive 150 to 250 word initial post that fully answers the following questions: 

• Discuss how strategic planning is a dynamic, verses linear, process.  Why is this important?
• What roles, if any, do quality and information technology play in an organization's strategic direction? 

Utilize at least one scholarly source, cited in correct APA format that supports factual statements and conclusions about the topic. 

Discussion 2

For this assignment, locate and read the case study titled “Proactive Prevention” at the end of section 4.4 of the Course Text.  Based on the information in this case, thoroughly complete the following:

• Write a mission statement that reflects this new direction for St. Mary's.
• Write a vision statement reflecting the new mission statement.
• What type of strategy did the leadership team at St. Mary's pursue?
• Which organizations in the community might view the wellness center as a new form of competition?
• What factors described in this chapter might affect the implementation of this new strategy?

Your assignment must be two to three pages in length (excluding title and reference pages).  Utilize your course textbook and at least one additional scholarly source. Your paper and all sources must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center

DIscussion 3

Knowing which career you want to pursue is an important first step to tackling your job search and career goals. However, simply identifying an ideal position will not propel you to achieve these goals. To successfully attain your goals, there are recommended action steps for you to take.   

For this assignment you will explore the requirements for your potential career path, assess your current skill set, and identify what action steps you can take to make your career goals more attainable. Take these steps to prepare your assignment.

• Read the Career Planning Step-by-Step article to better understand the importance of developing a clear career plan.
• Watch the Resources for Developing an Effective Career Plan webinar.
• Review the Roadmap to Success: an interactive tool to help you gather information which you may wish to include in your career plan. 
• Identify your long-term goals. Where would you like to be one to five years from now? What is the industry and role you would like to pursue for your career?
• Explore the skills and qualifications related to this type of role. What qualifications do you already possess? What new skills, knowledge, certifications, or trainings might you need to be successful? Identify the additional action steps you will need to take to be even more qualified for the position you would like to pursue. Be sure to set reasonable deadlines for these action steps.
• Reflect on your resources. What barriers do you need to overcome to be successful? Are there individuals in your personal or professional network who can help you?  

https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/career-planning-step-by-step

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PLEASE REMEMBER ALL THESE ANSWEERS HAVE TO DEAL WITH BEING IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD AND WANTING TO RUN A FACILTY