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Discussion: Characteristics of an Organization Large…small… Urban…rural… For profit…non–profit… Acute care…primary care Teaching organization…research facility Myriad characteristics influence the experiences of patients, nurses, and others in any health care setting. In addition to the factors noted above, the mission, vision, and values that guide an organization, as well as an institution’s commitments to patient care, teaching, and/or research, warrant significant consideration. As a nurse leader–manager, it is helpful to look at all of these aspects, especially as they relate to strategic planning and the sustainability of the organization. To that end, for this Discussion you compare multiple aspects of two organizations and consider the implications for nursing.

In addition, you will apply a Strategic Planning tool, such as SWOT or Balanced Scorecard, or Six Sigma principles to establish one realistic goal or objective consistent with the mission of the organization. To Prepare Review the information in the Learning Resources regarding strategic planning; types of organizations; organizational commitments to patient care, teaching, and/or research; and the mission, vision, and values of organizations. Using the Internet, research various health care organizations (including those with which you are already familiar) that differ in focus, commitment, and mission, vision, and values. For the purposes of this Discussion, select two organizations with significant differences.

Compare information about the two organizations. Based on the information presented in the Learning Resources, how do they differ? What are some possible implications of these differences for various stakeholders (e.g., nursing administration, patients, and community)? What does this mean for nursing’s role within each organization? Identify a goal or objective based on a strategic planning tool, such as SWOT or Balanced Scorecard, or Six Sigma consistent with the mission of the organization.

By Day 3 Post and Contrast two differing health care organization’s mission, vision, and values, and describe at least two potential implications of these distinctions for stakeholders of each organization. Explain how this informs the focus for nursing, noting the role that nursing administration plays in supporting and fulfilling the mission, vision, and values, and organizational strategies. Write a goal or objective, based on a strategic planning tool, such as SWOT, Balanced Scorecard, or Six Sigma consistent with the mission of one of the organizations. Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses. By Day 6 Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days using one or more of the following approaches: Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information and evidence. Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives. Validate an idea with your own experience and additional sources. Make a suggestion based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple postings.

Paper For Above instruction

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, understanding the characteristics and strategic focuses of various organizations is paramount for nursing leaders and managers. This paper compares two distinctly different healthcare organizations—one a large urban teaching hospital specializing in acute care and research, and the other a small rural community-based primary care clinic focused on holistic patient management. Analyzing their differences in mission, vision, values, organizational structures, and strategic priorities reveals critical implications for stakeholders, particularly nursing staff, administrators, patients, and the community at large.

The urban teaching hospital embodies a mission centering on advancing medical science through research, primary education, and high-quality patient care. Its vision emphasizes innovation, leadership, and excellence in healthcare delivery, with core values including education, research, collaboration, and service. This organization heavily invests in teaching and research activities, fostering an environment where nursing staff play both clinical and academic roles, often participating in cutting-edge research and student education (American Hospital Association, 2021). The hospital’s focus on acute care and research implies a high level of specialization, technological sophistication, and a diverse patient population with complex health issues.

Conversely, the rural primary care clinic’s mission is dedicated to accessible, continuous, and comprehensive primary care to improve community health outcomes. Its vision emphasizes community well-being, preventive care, and patient-centered approaches. The values reflect a commitment to equity, collaboration with local organizations, and holistic health management (National Association of Community Health Centers, 2020). As a small organization with limited resources, its strategic priorities revolve around maintaining relationships, providing culturally sensitive care, and addressing social determinants of health. Nursing staff in this setting often serve as advocates and educators, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.

The significant differences in mission and focus lead to varied stakeholder implications. For healthcare administrators, these differences guide resource allocation, staff development, and organizational policies. For patients, the urban hospital offers access to advanced treatments, specialized services, and research opportunities, but may also result in longer wait times and personalization challenges due to high patient volume. The rural clinic’s community-centered mission promotes personalized care but may limit access to advanced technology and specialized services, impacting health outcomes for complex cases. For the community, the urban hospital acts as a hub of innovation but might inadvertently contribute to healthcare disparities if underserved populations cannot access high-end services. The rural clinic strengthens local health resilience but faces challenges in resource sustainability and staff retention.

For nursing, these organizational characteristics shape roles, responsibilities, and professional development. In the urban teaching hospital, nurses are often engaged in research protocols, advanced technology use, and educational activities, aligning with the hospital’s high-acuity, innovation-driven mission (American Nurses Association, 2015). In contrast, nurses in the rural clinic focus on holistic health, patient advocacy, health education, and social support, requiring adaptability and broad skill sets suitable for resource-constrained environments (Aday & Andersen, 2020). Nursing leadership in each setting must support organizational missions by fostering professional growth, promoting safety, and ensuring quality care aligned with their respective visions.

To identify a strategic goal, I applied a SWOT analysis method to the rural primary care clinic's context. Strengths include strong community ties and committed staff; weaknesses involve limited resources and technological access. Opportunities lie in telehealth expansion and partnerships with local organizations, while threats include funding instability and workforce shortages (Bryson, 2018). A realistic goal emerging from this analysis is to develop and implement a comprehensive telehealth program to improve access to care, especially for underserved populations, aligning with the organization’s mission of equitable primary health care delivery. This aligns with the broader strategic objective of enhancing service delivery through innovative, patient-centered approaches.

References

• Aday, L., & Andersen, R. (2020). Community-Based Primary Care and Population Health. Springer Publishing.
• American Hospital Association. (2021). Annual Survey Database. https://www.aha.org/research/2021
• American Nurses Association. (2015). Nursing's Agenda for the Future. ANA Publications.
• Bryson, J. M. (2018). Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations. Jossey-Bass.
• National Association of Community Health Centers. (2020). Community Health Center Facts. https://www.nachc.org/research/