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. Companies plan everyday. From how many employees a retail store might need on a given day to how a Fortune 500 company will invest its profits, planning is one of the fundamental functions of business. The highest level of planning is developing a strategic plan.