Rehabilitation Department in which you are the Department Head

Scenario: You are employed by a 240-bed urban medical center. You directly supervise 30 staff Physical Therapists in the Rehabilitation Department in which you are the Department Head (DH). Over the last 5 years leadership has discussed merging with another smaller hospital in the local area. This hospital is a 120-bed facility that has faced various financial and patient care safety issues. As a result of the merger the management structure has been realigned to ensure operational functions of both physical facilities are controlled by a single manager-you have been chosen as that new manager.

Management Function Chosen: *Planning*

Instructions: Clearly describe why you chose this function (PLANNING) and why you feel this particular function is essential to your effective management as a result of the merger

~ 2-3 pages to include introduction, body, conclusion or summary ~

~ Please include the PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) method

These cites can be used or may be helpful. Please do not hesitate to use below:

http://www.jblearning.com/samples/0763746177/46177_CH03.pdf

http://www.revespcardiol.org/en/strategic-planning-in-healthcare-organizations/articulo/90147901/

https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/strategy/escalate-growth-through-strategic-planning