The aim of presenting planning process in steps is to provide general framework of action to be performed to ensure a systematic approach. In the process of planning, one has to consider several steps at the same time. Before embarking on health planning, the planner should have a clear perception of health service system. In general, the health service system can be viewed as an essential interaction of health problems, health services, health resources and health status.
There are six steps in the operational planning process:
Step 1 Situational analysis
Step 2 Problem identification and prioritization
Step 3 Setting Objectives and Targets
Step 4 Identifying Obstacles and Limitations
Step 5 Designing the Strategies
Step 6 writing the plan