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President's Report NAACLS Plans Strategy for the Future by Joeline D. Davidson, MBA, CLS(NCA), MT(ASCP) President, Board of Directors

NAACLS' Board of Directors, Review Committee Chairmen and Staff met on April 20, 2001 in Chicago for a Strategic Planning Session. The intent of the session was to develop the framework by which the organization will operate over the next few years.

In preparation for the meeting, each participant was asked to respond to questions related to the agency's strengths, weaknesses, environmental threats, opportunities and issues of concern. Responses were collated and used as a resource for the session.

The issues of concern for NAACLS were agreed upon and goals (outcomes) that we want to attain were established for each issue. Following are the issues and goals:

NAACLS' Processes and Policies

Cost-effective, streamlined, outcomes-based processes of high quality

Finance and Other Resources

Financial stability

Acquisition of appropriate properties for future busines expansion

Recruitment and retention of highly qualified staff

New Markets/Products/Ventures

Flexible Essentials and Standards to meet job market diversity

Accessible workshops and seminars

International recognition

Multi-agency management

Consultative services

Public Relations/Public Services/Collaboration

Public recognition of the value of accreditation

Partnerships in recruitment efforts

Highly valued volunteer participation

Positive image

Objectives (means of accomplishing the goals) were planned for each goal.

The plan will be reviewed annually. Accomplished goals and objectives will be deleted and new ones will be added as needed. The status of the goals and objectives will be reviewed more often to determine progress towards goal accomplishment.

The Mission Statement was reviewed for appropriateness before and following planning. Several changes to the statement were made. The strategic plan was reviewed for compatibility with the revised statement, which follows:

The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science is committed to being the premier international agency for accreditation and approval of education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences and related health care professions. NAACLS provides leadership in fostering innovative educational approaches and actively supports cooperative efforts with other agencies.

NAACLS, in collaboration with its professional organizations, provides comprehensive services including program accreditation, program approval, consultation, and continuing education. NAACLS provides these services for educational programs, students, employers, and health care consumers.

NAACLS is dedicated to peer review as the foundation of accreditation and approval. The agency strives to prepare volunteer reviewers and to assist them in providing exemplary program analysis, based upon principles of honesty, fairness, objectivity, and integrity.

NAACLS demonstrates commitment to public service by setting standards for education programs of high quality in clinical laboratory sciences and related health professions. NAACLS will continue to be responsive to the needs of the public and the health care community.

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