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 and Zoning are corresponding terms. Planning is a process that sets the growth pattern in the form of a Land Use Plan. Zoning is a system where different land uses are categorized into zones, each having its own set of standards and requirements.