Force Shaping in Navy Medicine: Application of a Strategic Planning Model to the Psychological Healthcare Community

Abstract

According to the Department of Defense Task Force on Mental Health (2007), the current system is not sufficient to meet new demands for psychological healthcare services. The purpose of this exploratory management project is to apply a strategic planning process model to the psychological healthcare community in Navy Medicine, in order to establish a process that can be used throughout the enterprise. A system-wide examination provides a solid foundation for decision makers and demonstrates a replicable process that can be applied to examine emerging needs in other communities. Goals, objectives, action plans, and implementation strategies address the current and future requirements for psychological healthcare services in Navy- Medicine. The objectives are to increase the number of uniformed psychological healthcare providers, establish pipelines for recruiting and training, leverage the use of technology, improve access to psychological healthcare services, and reduce stress on the force. Further detailed analysis is required to determine actual force structure needs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA516560

Entities

People

  • Tracy M. Lewis

Organizations

  • Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Brain Injuries
  • Business Administration
  • Delivery Of Health Care
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Patient Care Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Therapy
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Warfare

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