Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)

As hospitals and health systems across the country begin and continue the “recovery” process during the COVID-19 outbreak, the AHA is keeping you updated with the latest information and resources. An important area to address is the role of governing boards as hospitals and health systems resume…
Health care leaders and policy experts surveyed recently predict that COVID-19’s impact will be deep and long-lasting.
During and moving beyond the pandemic, hospital and health system boards and executive teams need to keep community stakeholders engaged to forge a better state of health in their communities.
The compendium includes questions and checklists for hospitals and health systems to use in working toward a safe, orderly return to providing comprehensive health care services to their communities.
Disparities in COVID-19 outcomes serve as an important reminder for trustees and senior leaders to reinforce the work in our communities to address underlying causes of health disparities.
While continuing to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, hospital and health system boards can use this experience to strengthen leadership, engagement and trust.
From the moment the COVID-19 outbreak became reality, Coffey Health System (CHS) staff from every department hit the ground running. It wasn’t a question of if it would impact their small community of Burlington, Kansas, but when.
A new national initiative allows donors to direct contributions to their local hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continually improving community health should be part of the DNA of a health care organization and its board.
Boards can provide tremendous value and crucial support to their hospitals and health systems during the COVID-19 crisis.