the role of healthcare managers

HCM 415 Milestone Five Guidelines and Rubric Now that you have completed an in-depth analysis of the case study, it is time to provide recommendations. You will recommend a course of action regarding strategic planning in light of the issue the healthcare organization is facing. Be sure to address the following in a 1–3-page paper.

A. Provide a brief summary of the issue facing the healthcare organization and the aspects you have previously reviewed that relate to the issue. B. What course of action would you recommend the healthcare manager take in terms of strategic planning around this issue? Be sure to justify your

recommendation with evidence. C. What recommendations would you make for ensuring identified key stakeholders in the organization are involved in driving the strategic planning

process? Be sure to substantiate your claims. D. How might the organization better align its strategic planning and policy processes with its overall mission and vision, particularly with regard to this

issue? Be sure to provide evidence to justify your response.

Guidelines for Submission: This short paper should be between 1 and 3 pages, not including cover page and references. This paper should be in APA format.

Critical Element Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Summary Meets “Proficient” criteria and expertly balances brevity with required detail

Provides a brief summary of the issue facing the healthcare organization and the aspects previously reviewed that relate to the issue

Provides a brief summary of the issue facing the healthcare organization and the aspects previously reviewed that relate to the issue, but response is verbose or has gaps in required detail

Does not provide a brief summary of the issue facing the healthcare organization and the aspects previously reviewed that relate to the issue

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Recommendations: Manager

Meets “Proficient” criteria and demonstrates exceptional insight into the role of healthcare managers in strategic planning

Recommends an appropriate course of action for the healthcare manager in terms of strategic planning around the issue, justifying recommendation with evidence

Recommends a course of action for the healthcare manager in terms of strategic planning around the issue, justifying recommendation with evidence, but recommendation is not appropriate for the intended purpose, or response has gaps in detail or justification

Does not recommend a course of action for the healthcare manager in terms of strategic planning around the issue