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Women Underrepresented in Hospital and Health System Boards
Despite the change washing over every part of health care, one thing has stayed the same: the percentage of women on hospital and health system boards.
Bold Steps for Boards
Hospitals today are intently focusing on redefining the “H” — that is, exploring what it means to be a hospital in a rapidly transforming health care environment.
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.
Top 10 Practices of Great Boards
Checklists
Be sure every member fully understands his or her accountability, responsibilities and the expectations of the office, and document it all in a written position description...
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.
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.
Getting nurses on board
Trustee talking points
The vast majority of the nation's hospitals and health systems do not have a nurse on their board.
Adding nurses to boards adds diversity and a bro
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.
Sample Committee Assessment Board Audit and Compliance Committee
Board and Committee Charters
The following is intended to be an example that boards should adapt to meet their individual needs. This self-assessment tool will provide you an opportunity to evaluate our committee’s performance and contributions.