HCA 301: Healthcare Organization Mission Statement

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What is the primary purpose of defining a mission statement?

To clarify the organization's purpose (correct)

To promote community services

To develop a strategic plan

To achieve specific goals

Which of the following is an example of a goal?

Hospital-acquired infections will be managed effectively (correct)

To become a leader in healthcare and physical education

To be a world-class university

To contribute to economic growth and development

What is the primary purpose of a vision statement?

To define the organization's reason for existence

To identify resources needed to meet demand

To reconcile service planning between areas

To inspire and motivate employees to achieve a desired state of affairs (correct)

What is the relationship between goals and objectives?

Goals are statements of outcome, objectives are actions to achieve them Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of values in an organization?

To form a basis for behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of vision statements in organizational functions?

To define the organization's desired future state Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between service planning and the strategic plan?

Service planning feeds into the strategic plan of the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a mission statement and a strategic plan?

The strategic plan is based on the mission statement Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a well-defined goal?

It is specific and measurable Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an organization's mission statement?

To provide a broad, general statement of the organization's reason for existence Signup and view all the answers

What guides the activities of an organization?

The organization's mission and vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of translating core values into an organization's own words?

To make the values more easily understood by employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of healthcare organizations?

To provide a particular mix of health services Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of organizational structure in healthcare organizations?

To guide organizational activities and determine the formal communication system Signup and view all the answers

What influences the development of strategic and service plans in healthcare organizations?

The values and mission of the organization and the vision of its leaders Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of 'MRSA will be eradicated from Ward 5'?

A strategy to meet the hospital acquired infection objective Signup and view all the answers

What type of systems do organizations consist of?

Social systems Signup and view all the answers

What determines the environment of an organization?

Organizational culture Signup and view all the answers