The move surprised many in the industry. An estimated 80 percent of the nation's hospitals voluntarily participate in the accrediting process -- a measurement to set standards in the health care field.
â The planning was superb as we had set SMART goals that were both measurable and attainable, we were pleased with what we had created.
Planning. Planning is the function of management that involves setting objectives and determining a course of action for achieving those objectives. Planning requires that managers be aware of environmental conditions facing their organization and forecast future conditions.