Organizational
SWOT Analysis
Developed
in the late 1960s, the SWOT analysis, representing strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities, and threats, has be used to evaluate a project or business. This
evaluation can then be used in the development of a decision-making plan of
action based on the findings in each area. The SWOT matrix is broken down into
positive and negative characteristics or elements that are either helpful or
harmful to the established objective (Yoder-Wise, 2015).
A SWOT analysis
of the organization reveals that the strengths include having a long history and
positive reputation within the community, providing comprehensive services,
being a recognized teaching facility, a geographically central location with
easy access, and a strong commitment to the community. Although not specifically defined within the mission and
vision statements for Community Medical Centers (CMC), quality is inferred in
its desire to improve the health status of the community it serves. By
incorporating the principles of best practice and continuous improvement
Community Medical Centers strives to build a culture of safety (Community
Medical Centers, 2018).
Organizational weaknesses are on going budget shortfalls and
continued staffing shortages. The major threats to the organization by not
implementing this proposal include the potential for adverse patient outcomes
that could lead to litigation. Costs to the organization related to the
identified weaknesses and threats could far outweigh the costs associated with
implementation of the proposal (Reynolds, 2018).
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Community Regional Medical
Center SWOT Analysis
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Strengths
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Provides comprehensive services
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A Recognized teaching facility
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Weaknesses
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Budget shortfalls
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Staffing shortage
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Opportunities
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Improved quality scores
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Improved safety and outcomes
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Threats
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Poor patient outcomes/acuity
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Potential for litigation
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Community
Medical Centers. (2018). About us. Retrieved
from https://www.communitymedical.org/about-us
Yoder-Wise, P. S. (2015). Leading and managing in
nursing.
St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.
