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.
Comprehensive planning is an attempt to establish guidelines for the future growth of a community. As the term âcomprehensiveâ suggests, this is an all-inclusive approach to addressing the issue of a communityâs future growth. A comprehensive plan is the formal document produced through this process.