<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The purpose of this article is to evaluate the use of tools of strategic management in hospitals in Lublin region. The study was conducted among 14 medical entities from the area of Lublin Voivodeship. The survey was addressed to economic directors or chief accountants of health care facilities and sent by post. The questionnaire was also helpful in conducting an in-depth interview as it provided a required structure. As part of the interviews with managers of health care facilities, information beyond the questionnaire was acquired, e.g. about the mission. According to studies, most health care facilities develop strategic plans (71.4%). For 21.4% of the studied facilities, the strategic plan is known mainly to management. In contrast, 28.6% of entities do not have a strategic plan. The presented results of the research can increase the effectiveness of activities in each area of the health care facility, continuous process improvement and rapid response to changes in the environment.</p></abstract>

The purpose of this article is to evaluate the use of tools of strategic management in hospitals in Lublin region. The study was conducted among 14 medical entities from the area of Lublin Voivodeship. The survey was addressed to economic directors or chief accountants of health care facilities and sent by post. The questionnaire was also helpful in conducting an in-depth interview as it provided a required structure. As part of the interviews with managers of health care facilities, information beyond the questionnaire was acquired, e.g. about the mission. According to studies, most health care facilities develop strategic plans (71.4%). For 21.4% of the studied facilities, the strategic plan is known mainly to management. In contrast, 28.6% of entities do not have a strategic plan. The presented results of the research can increase the effectiveness of activities in each area of the health care facility, continuous process improvement and rapid response to changes in the environment.

Using Tools of Strategic Management in Medical Facilities of Lublin Region

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The purpose of this article is to evaluate the use of tools of strategic management in hospitals in Lublin region. The study was conducted among 14 medical...

Using Tools of Strategic Management in Medical Facilities of Lublin Region

Published Online: Jun 23, 2017

Page range: 82 - 89

Received: Dec 05, 2016

Accepted: Jun 05, 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/emj-2017-0017

Keywords
medical facilities, hospitals, strategic management

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Using Tools of Strategic Management in Medical Facilities of Lublin Region

Published Online: Jun 23, 2017

Page range: 82 - 89

Received: Dec 05, 2016

Accepted: Jun 05, 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/emj-2017-0017

Keywordsmedical facilities, hospitals, strategic management

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
medical facilities, hospitals, strategic management