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AHA podcast: When Cyberattacks Strike — Is Your Board Ready?

Cyberattacks on hospitals are urgent threats to patient safety, care delivery and public trust. In this conversation, Ajay Gupta, board chair of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and CEO of HSR.health, speaks about the vital role hospital boards play in preparing for and responding to cyber incidents.
Boardroom Briefs

Boardroom Brief: The Role of the Trustee in Organizational Well-Being

Addressing health care worker burnout is essential for maintaining a healthy and productive workforce. Trustees play a pivotal role in fostering a supportive work environment.
Trustee Magazine Articles

Demystifying and Optimizing the Executive Session

The executive session provides an important venue for maintaining board independence and protecting confidentiality as the governing body carries out its fiduciary duties.
News

AHA podcast: Quality 101 — How University of Utah Health Strengthens Board Culture for Better Patient Outcomes

How a “Quality 101” approach helped bridge knowledge gaps between clinicians and board members and why making this transformation interactive leads to stronger strategic alignment and better patient outcomes.
Trustee Articles

Supporting High-Performing Boards: Is It Time for Dedicated Governance Leadership?

Some 66 percent of U.S. hospitals are now part of health systems, according to 2016 survey data from the American Hospital Association. As systems continue to grow in scope and complexity, their governance often follows suit.
Trustee Articles

Sample Committee Charter

This is a sample committee charter: people and culture committee.
Trustee Articles

Position Description for a Chair-Elect

From time to time as provided in the bylaws, the Board may designate the Vice Chairperson as a Chair-Elect. In such cases, the Chair-Elect’s responsibilities go beyond the usual role of a Vice Chair to lead the board in the Chairperson’s absence. The responsibilities of a Chair Elect include...
Position Descriptions

Position Description for a Board Chairperson

Responsibilities and expectations for board chairs are identified and defined.
Trustee Articles

Participation Is Not Optional

A board that engages 100% of its membership results in effective governance.