The Strategic Planning Assignment must be submitted by Sunday 11:59 p.m. at the end of Week 3. The guidelines and grading rubric are located here:

NR532_W3_Strategic_Planning_Assignment_Guidelines_and_Rubric

Purpose

The purposes of this assignment are to: (a) identify and articulate key concepts of your strategic plan in a clear, succinct, and scholarly manner (CO1 & CO3) and (b) provide empirical, scholarly evidence to support your proposed plan (CO5).

Course Outcomes

Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to do the following:

(CO1) Evaluate and develop organizational strategic plans (SP) in relation to patient safety, economic and quality outcomes of healthcare organizations and systems. (PO1)

(CO3) Appraise the effects of strategies to reduce costs and improve the quality and safety of healthcare. (PO1 & PO4)

(CO5) Synthesize and communicate research findings to promote quality improvement and safety in healthcare. (PO1 & PO4)

Due Date: Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 3

Students are given the opportunity to request an extension on assignments for emergent situations. Supporting documentation must be submitted to the assigned faculty. If the student’s request is not approved, the assignment is graded and a late penalty is applied as follows:

Monday = 10% of total possible point reduction
Tuesday = 20% of total possible point reduction
Wednesday = 30% of total possible point reduction
If the student’s request is approved, the student will be informed of the revised due date. Should the student fail to meet the revised due date, the assignment is graded and a late penalty is applied as follows:

Monday = 10% of total possible point reduction
Tuesday = 20% of total possible point reduction
Wednesday = 30% of total possible point reduction
Total Points Possible: 200