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An Assessment of Implementation and Evaluation Phases of Strategic Plans in Iranian Hospitals Publisher



Sadeghifar J1 ; Tofighi S2 ; Roshani M3 ; Toulideh Z3 ; Mohsenpour S4 ; Jafari M5
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  1. 1. Department of Health Education, School of Public Health, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Iran
  2. 2. Health Management Research Centre, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Iran
  3. 3. Moustafa Hospital, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Source: SAGE Open Medicine Published:2017


Abstract

Objectives: To assess the implementation and evaluation phases of strategic plans in selected hospitals. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of implementation and evaluation of strategic plan in 24 hospitals in 2015, using a questionnaire which consisted of two separate sections for strategic implementation and strategic evaluation. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 18. Results: Nearly one-third of hospitals claimed that they allocate their budget based on priorities and strategic goals. However, it turned out that although goals had been set, no formal announcements had been made. Most of the hospitals stated that they used measures when evaluating the plan. For hospital staff, clarifying the hospital’s priorities was the most important advantage of a strategic plan. Conclusion: There is no clear definition for strategic management in Iranian hospitals, which results in chaotic implementation and control of strategic planning. © The Author(s) 2017.
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