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.
Definition of plan for English Language Learners. : 1  a set of actions that have been thought of as a way to do or achieve something. : 2  something that a person intends to do. : 3  a detailed agreement for telephone service, medical care, insurance, etc.