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Are Hospitals and Health Systems Overly Reliant on Community Boards for Community/Consumer Engagement?
Trustee Articles
Traditional community-based boards in health systems and hospitals have long been the stalwart of health care governance because of their value in connecting health care organizations to the communities they serve.
Choosing Wisely: Succession Planning for a Down-Sized Board
Trustee Articles
Several events can lead to a decision to down-size a board. In some cases, the trigger is a merger or an acquisition in which seating all legacy directors would result in a large, unwieldy board or produce an imbalance favoring one of the combining parties. In other cases, a large board simply decides its present size is an impediment to efficient and effective governance.
2020 Actions for the Board Compensation Committee
Trustee Articles
Boards should assess the impact of change on their organization’s executive compensation program and committee practices.
The Foundation Board's Role in Strategic Planning
Trustee Articles
Setting strategic direction is a basic governance role of the foundation board. The board is responsible for determining the mission, vision and values that are the bedrock of the organization’s strategic framework. The board represents stakeholder interests, so it serves a valuable role in sharing community perspectives and expectations to guide planning. The board must ensure the organization’s goals position it to fulfill the organizational mission and to advance its vision.
The Foundation Board Planning Journey
Trustee Articles
As the foundation board considers the creation of a strategic plan to guide the health care foundation, there are several priorities and moving pieces to consider across the strategic planning journey.
Improving the Patient and Family Experience
The AHA’s new resource “Patient and Family Advisory Councils Blueprint” outlines seven steps to successfully launch a meaningful and impactful PFAC.
Helping Boards Have Productive Conversations about Quality of Care
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Health care boards that take a broader view of “quality” and incorporate measures that reflect this understanding are better able to assess performance in the right areas.
Enhancing Governance to Foster Innovation
Trustee Articles
By adopting practices that embrace innovation, boards are better prepared to plan for change.