¡ WHAT IS PLANNING?
§ is a process that entails formulation of steps to be undertaken in the future in order to achieve a desired end.
Concepts of Planning:
§ Planning is futuristic.
§ Planning is change-oriented.
§ Planning is a continuous and dynamic process.
§ Planning is flexible.
§ Planning is a systematic process.
¡ THE PLANNING CYCLE:
1. Situational Analysis
§ gather health data
§ tabulate, analyze and interpret data
§ identify health problems
§ set priority
2. Goal and Objective Setting
§ define program goals and objectives
§ assign priorities among objectives
3. Strategy/Activity Setting
§ Design CHN Program
§ Ascertain resources
§ Analyze constraints and limitations
4. Evaluation
§ determines outcomes
§ specify criteria and standards
