The hospital educator established objectives for the education department. The following is an example of an objective:

a. Develop and implement staff development programs to meet the need for increased knowledge
b. Develop and implement at least 12 staff development programs by the end of the fiscal year
c. Evaluate, revise, and implement the orientation program for new personnel
d. Develop, implement, and evaluate in-service programs regarding new products


ANS: B
Objectives are more specific ways to reach the goal. It is recommended that objectives be achievable, specific, measurable, and outcome oriented. Each objective should specify a single result with a target date.

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