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Rating Your Board on Governance Best Practices

Evaluations and Assessments
Doing your duty is not just about success; it is also about actively engaging in practices that promote good governance. Take this quiz to review and reflect on how your board compares with governance best practices.

Sample Statement of the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board

Board and Committee Charters
Purpose: To ensure that members of the board have a common understanding of the role of governance, the board has adopted this Statement of the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board.

2018 Sample Board Composition Policy

Board Policies
Board and Committee Composition and Succession Planning...

Sample Board Chair Role Description

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

Board Self Evaluation

Evaluations and Assessments
Regular board self-evaluation is integral to effective governance. Use the questions in the attachment to assess whether your board is getting maximum mileage from its self-evaluation process.

Governance Implications of Changing from Hospital to Care System Governance

Discussion Questions & Templates
The American Hospital Association’s report, Hospitals and Care System of the Future, describes the transformation of health care delivery from first curve to second curve, driven by a shift from volume driven to value-driven payment systems. While there is no single “end state” model that suitable for all organizations or communities, the report offers a compelling vision of “care systems” that are accountable, integrated and coordinated around patient and community needs.”

Sample Performance Standards for Evaluating Annual Incentive Plans

Evaluations and Assessments
As health care organizations face a number of emerging challenges, the compensation committee of the not-for- profit hospital and health system board is well served to review and update the executive compensation program periodically.

New Board Member Orientation Manual

Board Checklists
A Board Orientation Manual reinforces information provided during orientation seminars. Consider these items in custom-designing an orientation manual for your board.

Dashboards and Balanced Scorecards

Dashboards/Scorecards
The dashboard or “balanced scorecard” has become a staple of effective governance. Charts and numerical data provide a comprehensive picture of organizational performance. Here are some questions to assess whether your board’s dashboard is as good as it could be.