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).

Community Regional Medical Center SWOT Analysis
Strengths ·      Provides comprehensive services ·      A Recognized teaching facility	Weaknesses ·      Budget shortfalls ·      Staffing shortage
Opportunities ·      Improved quality scores ·      Improved safety and outcomes	Threats ·      Poor patient outcomes/acuity ·      Potential for litigation

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.