1. Describe each of the components of a healthcare strategic plan and the role each member of the governing board would play in developing the components. Why is the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis a key component of strategic planning for a healthcare organization's governing board?
2. Discuss the key steps associated with strategic plan implementation in a healthcare organization. What are some of the challenges to implementation that a governing board may encounter?
3. Assume that you are the newly appointed risk manager for a medical facility. What steps will you take to perform a comprehensive risk assessment for your organization? Who will you need help from in performing this assessment?
4. Describe the benefits and challenges of performing a comprehensive risk assessment for a healthcare facility. What are some methods you could use to overcome the challenges?