Importance of Mission and Vision in Hospitals

Resources:

• Stevens District Hospital Strategic Planning Scenario
• Importance of Mission and Vision Statements in Strategic Planning Grading Criteria

Review the following mission and vision statements:

1.

Mission: To improve health by providing high-quality care.

Vision: Provide the highest level of service in the county.

2.

Mission: To improve health by providing high-quality care.

Vision: Provide the broadest range of services in the county.

3.

Mission: To be deeply committed to the communities we serve, we enhance population health and well-being.

Vision: Deliver an exceptional experience with every encounter.

Select the most appropriate mission and vision statement for the hospital described in your Week 1 assignment.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word executive summary in which you:

• Identify the mission and vision selected.
• Explain the rationale for why you selected the mission and vision statements.
• Identify the specific strengths of the mission and vision statement selected.
• Identify the weaknesses of the mission and vision statements not selected.
• Explain how the mission and vision drive the strategic plan for the health care organization.

Cite 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references to support your summary.