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
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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. ManagerStaffProblems-Manager meets with staff, discusses issuesthe 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
According to Nicole Fallon of the Business News Daily, a SWOT analysis is an analytical framework that can help any company face its greatest challenges and find its most promising new markets, by identifying the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (2017). It allows for an extensive evaluation of the company’s internal and external resources as well as current and future threats that the company may face. This process can be a great asset in determining and exploring new initiatives, as it helps to identify areas of improvement within the organization while helping with the facilitation and implementation of new business policies. This process is crucial in refreshing the strategies and tactics of any
identified objectives which align with their mission and vision. A SWOT analysis is essential to
A vital part of the strategic planning process is the (SWOC) analysis. SWOC stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Challenges. This information can be used to create ideas for strategic interventions that can shape and guide organizational decisions and actions designed to create public value (Bryson, 2004, pg. 124). Strategic planning is used to solve important issues within organizations. It can help organizations build on strengths and take advantage of major opportunities while overcoming or minimizing weaknesses and serious challenges (Bryson, 2004, pg. 27). Stakeholders and employees can provide detailed information for an SWOC analysis.
• Nurses will be able to decide which cases would require additional time to review
The first step in the process is to identify and define the problem at hand. During this step, all the information is gathered and looked over. This allows for the problem to be clearly identified and hopefully making the whole process easier. Step two of the process is to begin generating possible solutions. In this step, managers can begin formulating one or several potential solutions (Lombardi, Schermerhorn, & Kramer). Before going onto step three, some additional information may be required, because step three is when a plan of action is chosen. In the fourth step, the chosen plan is implemented. It is the responsibility of the manager to make sure this portion goes smoothly. Everyone on the team should know exactly what they should be doing. The final step in the process is to review the results. In reviewing the outcome of the action plan that has been chosen, you may find things that need to be altered and you may find things that are going perfectly. At this point the appropriate changes should be made.
USAA Savings Bank has been around for a long time believe it or not. In 1922 USAA was originally founded in San Antonio, Texas when 25 Army officers decided to come together and insure each other’s automobiles. William Garrison was USAA’s first elected president. Shortly after that USAA’s first employee was Harold Dunton, who was hired as a general manager. Major Walter Moore purchased the first automobile insurance policy for $114.74 and became USAA’s first member. Two years later in 1924 USAA printed their first credo. The company motto was “Service to the Services.” 1928 was the year that USAA started advertising 8,000 active component service members
The steps listed below served as a guide showing how the company went about improving the current work flow:
To increase my skill set in facilitating a group, being able to exhibit genuineness, empathy, and positive regard to all in the group. Display acceptance of all cultures with admiration and self-respect (removing all stigmas and bias).
Healthcare organization is constantly making changes to operate at their optimal functional level and budget. There are different ways it can be determined what and where adjustments are needed to be made within the organization. A common technique or strategic plan involved is the SWOT analysis. This technique involves a discussion about the strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats in an
System is very easy to use and covers many Radiology and Pharmacy procedures and treatments across United states
The SWOT is used by organizations, including healthcare to evaluate their internal Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. With the completion of the analysis, the organization could develop their goals to achieve their objectives (Capella University, 2016).
We have a system that we use to calculate and justify our charges. This includes taking into consideration: a) Lancashire County Council’s set hourly rate that they pay us when allocating service users to our care. This is non-negotiable and does not vary. This has recently been increased for the first time in five years from £11.96 per hour, to £12.17 per hour. b) Referrals given to us by the NHS that are allocated to us at £12.50 per hour. c) Private referrals in which the individual pays for their own package of care are charged to them at £13.86 per hour. When calculating how much it costs to provide our services we take into account overheads as follows:
Efficient access and use of patient incident record may lead to quick interventions such as patient medication review and formulation of care plans. It could also be useful in making decisions on patient level of observation depending on the patient presentation especially patient with suicidal thought. Furthermore, this could also promote quick admission and discharge of patient, it could also be useful in the review of the method of restrain used during a response. It would also help managers to review the training of staff and prioritise any necessary retraining of staff. This innovation also promote effective and efficient information sharing among professionals, which promote collaborative learning through the information sharing by the MDT, conclusively leading to efficient healthcare outcome for patient.
3. This strategy is done through the implementation of Workbook Process. This open-book management is a tight action control, since there is strict procedure that needs to be followed. There are eleven steps in total and each one of them needs to be followed by managers in order to make the Workbook Process effective.
According to What is SWOT Anlysis (2011), SWOT analysis is an analysis used to identify the internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) of the company as well as external factors (opportunities and threats) of the company.