Pacific Hospital’s team develops a process to include staff in develop

QUESTION

Pacific Hospital’s team develops a process to include staff in development of the mission statement. Which of the following statements would indicate that the staff has been able to develop an effective mission statement?

a. Pacific Hospital will increase its sustainability by increasing revenue streams within the next three years. Revenue streams are important to our hospital and are a driving force in our sustainability in the face of insurer and government funding changes.
b. Pacific Hospital has a desire to relate to its community to enable appropriate identification of programming needs by July 2012.
c. Pacific Hospital will provide family-centered care to the community of Pacific Rim. It is committed to delivering a full spectrum of services that foster collaborative partnerships among clients, families, and the hospital, and it utilizes evidence-based practice to guide planning and interventions.
d. To provide health promotion programs for school-aged children

ANSWER:

ANS: C
An effective mission statement reflects the values and direction of the organization. Included in the statement are beliefs about individuals, health, practitioners, and the relationship of the organization to practice, research, professionalism, and/or education.