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System Board Quality Committee Guidelines

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The Hospital System Board of Trustees Quality Committee shall meet quarterly in order to provide: Visibility and focus for the organization’s commitment to the delivery of high quality medical care; Oversight of quality and performance improvement initiatives across the Hospital System.

Trustee Insights Archive Editions

Trustee Insights I Archive includes previous editions of the AHA’s enhanced digital resource for hospital and health system boards and leadership. This robust ­monthly digital package includes insights and analysis on the changing dynamics in the health care field and what they mean for boards, as well as other rich resources to help achieve high-performing governance.

Role of the Chief Governance Officer

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The recent economic crisis, coupled with weekly headlines about one company after another demonstrating poor corporate governance choices, led investors and corporate watchdogs to blame boards of directors for less than-expected company performance. These stakeholders argue that directors were asleep at the wheel and not paying close enough attention to their oversight responsibilities.

Board Leadership in Challenging Times

Carolyn F. Scanlan, vice chair of Penn Medicine Lancaster (Pa.) General Health, discusses how governing boards can best address some of the challenges ahead in 2021.

Sample Meeting Effectiveness Survey for Board or Committee Meetings

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The following is intended to be an example that boards should adapt to meet their individual needs.

11 Principles for Health System Governance

A WellSpan Health task force developed meaningful principles that signaled a changed approach to governance at the health system.

Streamlining the Credentialing and Privileging Process

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The legal authority to approve, limit or deny provider credentials and privileges is a fundamental board responsibility. Organizations that centralize and standardize this process are better prepared to meet the field’s many changes and challenges.