Veterans Health Administration SWOT Analysis
Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the Veterans Health Administration strategic planning analysis using the SWOT method. The strengths of the organization would be aspects that add value. The weaknesses of the organization would be the gaps in capabilities or service areas. The opportunities would consist of changes that are in the population profile or need. Lastly, you have threats which would consist of changes in regulations and reimbursements.
According to www.va.gov states, “their core values are: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.”
Veterans Health Administration SWOT Analysis
Internal
Strengths
• Decentralized management of leadership
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• The capacity to provide medical care to a unique, deserving, and growing patient population—the veterans of the armed forces.
• Threats
• The growing national deficit potentially restricting funds to the VHA
• The escalating cost of healthcare, staffing shortages, and increasing demand for services
• Uncertainty of healthcare reform
The SWOT of Veterans Health Administration is listed above. (Kessinger, S., 2014)
Veterans Health Administration SWOT Analysis
I. Internal and external assessments
The internal assessments are giving by professional peer review which consists of hospital and/or clinic peer reviews. According to VHA Directive (2008) states, “After a case is identified for peer review, an assigned reviewer makes an initial assessment and records one of three scores. Level 1 indicates the opinion that “most experienced, competent practitioners would have managed the case in a similar manner,” while Level 2 indicates that most practitioners might have managed the case differently and Level 3 that most practitioners would have managed the case differently.” The external assessments are giving by contractors whom collects information from the medical records, then provide the out-patient clinics and medical centers would receive information regarding the procedures and diagnosis regarding the level of
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Public entities and regulatory requirements
As a result, The Regulatory Plan (2012) states, “VA’s regulatory priorities include a special project to undertake a comprehensive review and improvement of its existing regulations. The first portion of this project is devoted to reviewing, reorganizing, and rewriting the VA’s compensation and pension regulations found in 38 CFR part 3. The goal of the Regulation Rewrite Project is to improve the clarity and logical consistency of these regulations in order to better inform veterans and their family members of their entitlements.”
V. Competencies and resources
VA Learning University (2011) “Competencies are the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to build a highly competent organization capable of meeting current and future challenges. Competencies form the foundation of our development efforts and help each employee understand what is necessary to grown and advance in their career.” According to VA Learning University (2011) states, “Competencies are set a common standard for successful performance for all employees. Provide a direct link to training and development options. Help employees understand the path for career growth. Help employees better meet the needs of our Veterans and their
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In implementing a strategic plan for Coastal Medical Center, our consulting team has conducted many analyses and formed numerous strategies in order for Coastal Medical Center to be successful. Such assessments include an internal analysis, external analysis, gap analysis, and SWOT analysis. In conducting these analyses, our consulting team was able to better understand the internal environment, external environment, where the organization currently stands in terms of performance, and the major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that oppose the Coastal Medical Center. From our inquiry, we will be able to establish a strategic plan that best fits the organization’s needs.
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