1. By Annessa Furr

2. SWOT What is SWOT analysis? Why is SWOT important? How is strategic planning implemented? Implementation of SWOT Six Steps

3. Define realistic goals Improve capability Overcome weaknesses with strengths Identify threats than can be turned into opportunities

4. Analyzing a Company’s INTERNAL STRENTHS WEAKNESSES And EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

5. Creating a strategic plan. Having one in place. Situational Awareness Lets you know the weaknesses. Helps making the facility a better place for patients.

6. STRENGTHS What does the hospital do so well? What do other people see as the company's strengths? What advantages does the company hold? WEAKNESSES What can the hospital improve? What should the hospital avoid? What does the hospital do so badly?

7. OPPORTUNITIES Changes in Government Policies. Changes in Social patterns, and possibly lifestyle changes. Changes in technology. THREATS What obstacles does the hospital face? Are there competitors? Is changing technology threaten hospital? Could any of the weaknesses threaten the hospital in a big way?

8. Prepare Assess Create Communicate Implement Evaluate

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