Which of the following represents an effective goal statement? a. Inv

QUESTION

Which of the following represents an effective goal statement?

a. Involve patients and families in planning health care.
b. To revise clinical guidelines for incontinence care from evidence within 6 months
c. Patients and families are partners first in care planning.
d. To acquire $4 million in additional funding within 12 months to support clinical education programs for dementia

ANSWER:

ANS: A
Goal statements formalize targets for an organization. Objectives include the word to and an action word, and specify dates for attainment. Mission statements convey values and beliefs of the organization.