Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): Strategic Planning

Strategic planning in healthcare refers to the process of creating a roadmap for the future of a healthcare organization, outlining goals, objectives, and strategies for achieving them. It is a systematic and proactive approach to healthcare management that helps organizations to align their resources, operations, and activities to achieve their desired outcomes. The process typically involves a comprehensive review of the organization’s internal and external environments, a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis, and the development of a strategic plan that identifies the organization’s mission, vision, and values, as well as long-term goals, objectives, and strategies for achieving them. In the healthcare industry, strategic planning is critical for ensuring the success and sustainability of healthcare organizations, and for addressing the complex challenges and opportunities facing the healthcare system.