1. Discussion: Characteristics of an Organization
Discussion: Characteristics of an OrganizationDiscussion: Characteristics of an
OrganizationCLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR ASSIGNMENTLarge…small…Urban…rural…For
profit…non–profit…Acute care…primary careTeaching organization…research
facilityMyriad characteristics influence the experiences of patients, nurses, and others in
any health care setting. In addition to the factors noted above, the mission, vision, and
values that guide an organization, as well as an institution’s commitments to patient care,
teaching, and/or research, warrant significant consideration.As a nurse leader–manager, it
is helpful to look at all of these aspects, especially as they relate to strategic planning and
the sustainability of the organization. To that end, for this Discussion you compare multiple
aspects of two organizations and consider the implications for nursing. In addition, you will
apply a Strategic Planning tool, such as SWOT or Balanced Scorecard, or Six Sigma
principles to establish one realistic goal or objective consistent with the mission of the
organization. Discussion: Characteristics of an OrganizationTo PrepareReview the
information in the Learning Resources regarding strategic planning; types of organizations;
organizational commitments to patient care, teaching, and/or research; and the mission,
vision, and values of organizations.Using the Internet, research various health care
organizations (including those with which you are already familiar) that differ in focus,
commitment, and mission, vision, and values. For the purposes of this Discussion, select two
organizations with significant differences.Compare information about the two
organizations. Based on the information presented in the Learning Resources, how do they
differ?What are some possible implications of these differences for various stakeholders
(e.g., nursing administration, patients, and community)? What does this mean for nursing’s
role within each organization?Identify a goal or objective based on a strategic planning tool,
such as SWOT or Balanced Scorecard, or Six Sigma consistent with the mission of the
organization.ResourcesMarquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2017). Leadership roles and
management functions in nursing: Theory and application (9th ed.). Philadelphia, PA:
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.Note: This textbook is also used in NURS 6053 and NURS
6241Chapter 7, “Operational Planning”Chapter 12, “Organizational Structure”Read a sample
of articles from the following resources. Choose at least one that focuses on Balanced
Scorecard or SWOT. You might also want to explore the concepts of Lean operation and Six
Sigma.Abraham, M., & Moretz, J. (2012). Implementing patient– and family–centered care:
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Walden Library databases.Daly, R. (2014). Building blocks for organizational
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Parker, K., Hider, P., Lay–Yee, R., Cumming, J., and Graham, P. (2013). Efficiency,
effectiveness, equity (E3). Evaluating hospital performance in three dimensions. Health
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Emerson, J.S., Tropez–Sims, S. Reece, M., Zoorah, R. and Levine, R.S. (2015). Use of Six Sigma
for eliminating missed opportunities for prevention services.Journal of Nursing Care
Quality. DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000113.Retrieved from the Walden Library
databases.Gleich, S.J.M., Nemergut, M.E., Stans, A.A., Haile, D.T., Feigal, S.A., Heinrich,
A.L.,Bosley, C.L., Wardand, J.W., and Tripathi, S.. (2015). Lean Six Sigma handoff process
between operating room and pediatric ICU: improvement in patient safety, efficiency and
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Wachter, R., (2013). Development and implementation of a balanced scorecard in an
academic hospitalist group. Journal of Hospital Medicine, 8(3). DOI:
10.1002/jhm.2006Copyright 2013 by John Wiley & Sons – Journals. Reprinted by
permission of John Wiley & Sons – Journals via the Copyright Clearance Center.McHugh, M.
D., Kelly, L.A., Smith, H.L., Wu, E.S., Vanak, J.M., and Aiken, L.H. (2013). Lower Mortality in
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DOI:10.1097/MLR.0b013e3182726cc5Copyright 2013 by Llippincott Williams & Wilkins –
Journals. Reprinted by permission of Llippincott Williams & Wilkins – Journals via the
Copyright Clearance Center.Ng, G., Leung, G., Johston, J., and Cowling, B. (2013). Factors
affecting implementation of accreditation programmes and the impact of the accreditation
process on quality improvement in hospitals: a SWOT analysis. Hong Kong Medical Journal,
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Remmers, H. (2013). What do we really mean by “Balanced Scorecard”. International
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