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Nursing Swot Analysis

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Assignment 2: Course Project Task 2
SWOT-As we learned swot stands for strengths, weaknesses, organization, and tasks. This is used in all firms to make necessary changes. This is especially useful in healthcare organizations. The Hartford (2017, n.d.), states that ‘A SWOT analysis examines four aspects of performance that typically determine the success or failure of a company, employees or even an individual. It’s one task/variable to make a list of your company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. It’s another task/variable to take that information and develop a plan of action,’ (The Hartford). In the healthcare setting where I volunteer once a week the area of improvement desperately needed is communication. This …show more content…

In the department where I volunteer at the hospital the root problem is too many people come in and out of the department unexpectedly with questions about assignments for the day, as well as other issues from the case managers, and disputes about timesheets. These problems create tension and chaos. By using the RCA tool, the department can get at the root of the problem at hand as well as the cause of the problem. Hopefully then the issues can be resolved and problems will be rectified.
The workflow process begins with the manager. The manager communicates to the staff. When there are problems with the workflow process with the staff then the problem is pointed out to the manager. The manager meets with the staff person who has a problem to rectify the situation. Afterwards, the manager meets with all staff about the problem and she discusses the problem. A memo is typed and copied and posted for all personnel to read, sign that they read it, and follow the instructions as stated in the memo. Any further questions they are referred to the manager.
Workflow Process
Using the workflow process you begin at the top of the department. You look for what the problem is and what needs to be changed/fixed. ManagerStaffProblems-Manager meets with staff, discusses issuesthe issues hopefully are resolved. By using the workflow process everyone is aware of where the priorities lie. When problems arise, the workflow process aids all

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