organization. To increase accessibility, both a mobile and fixed unit offer extended support into the community. Direct care services are provided by registered nurses, nurse practitioners, youth advisors, community outreach specialists, and exercise specialists. Key words: health promotion, organizational strategic plan, Kent County, teens, youth, Partners Advocating for Teen Health (PATH) Organizational Strategic Plan The current health status of America is at the top of both public and political agendas. Statistical and observational data confirms the need for an increase in health related education and services with an emphasis on at-risk groups. Change needs to begin at home and within our local communities. There is a need for an organization which focuses on the health needs of adolescent teens between the ages of 13 and 19. The organization would focus on promoting healthy behaviors, providing necessary health services, and increasing awareness within the community which will in turn increase compliance and decrease incidence rates. We are the Partnership Advocating for Teen Health; P.A.T.H. Environmental Assessment An assessment of the external and internal environment of Kent County revealed several factors that demonstrated the need for a teen service center focusing on healthy behaviors, health promotion, and illness prevention. Analysis of the information obtained during the environmental scan provided the evidence necessary to support the need for additional services within this community. The ability to respond appropriately to changes within the environment requires an understanding of the environments internal and external factors and increases probability for success. Economic Forces, Patient, Demographic, Population, and Healthcare Trends
Registered Nurse (RN) – Two salaried staff nurses at annual salaries of $54,000 each. Nurse Manager – Only one to start at a salary of $80,000. Community Outreach Specialist – One will be used during this phase and earning $52,900 a year. Practitioner – Part-time use only in phase one costing $45,500 for annual wages. Secretary – One will manage office operations during phase one at an annual salary of $33,700. Total cost of phase one salaries without fringe benefits equals $320,100. The start-up staff will have a broader scope of responsibility than position descriptions until the organization is able to expand during phase two. The assessment of the debt to profit ratio will determine when the organization enters phase two. The total of phase one costs equaled $496,270. Phase Two The main element in phase two is expansion. The organization would increase staff positions and numbers. New positions would include: CEO in healthcare - at an annual cost of $482,300. Master in Health Administration could be used instead of a CEO if feasible for a salary of $87,800 - $125,000. Director of Health Services – starting salary of $130,000. Youth Advisor – earning a salary of $47,000 a year. Exercise Specialist – Two would be hired with starting salaries of $39,800 each. Phase one staff positions would be increased by adding one more community outreach specialist, nurse manager, two full time nurse practitioners, secretary or office staff, and up to eight more Staff Nurses. Fringe benefits would begin at an average rate of $8,000/year per employee. The cost of additional staff and fringe benefits for 23 employees equals $917,700 + $184,000 =