Which action represents the key management function of strategic planning?
a. Determining that all nurses on the unit understand the current organizational philosophy
b. Evaluating the communication process between the pharmacy and the nursing departments
c. Monitoring data from the quality management initiative related to the last three orientation programs
d. Developing a 5-year plan that will incorporate the clinical nurse leader as a part of all nursing units
ANS: D
Correct: A strategic plan is a written document that details organizational goals, allocates resources, assigns responsibilities, and determines time frames. The strategic plan generally looks 3 to 5 years into the future.
Incorrect:
a. Determining that all nurses on the unit understand the current organizational philosophy is a form of current evaluation and analysis, and does not look toward the future.
b. Evaluating the communication process between the pharmacy and the nursing departments is a form of current evaluation and analysis, and does not look toward the future.
c. Monitoring data from the quality management initiative related to the last three orientation programs is a form of current evaluation and analysis, and does not look toward the future.
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