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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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bringing a mix of generations to the hospital board

Successful hospital and health systems are rooted in a mission-driven focus.

Active board succession

A decade ago, BoardSource, an organization supporting nonprofit boards, developed a well-known list of aspirational principles of governance.

August Affinity Group Session

GOVERNANCE AFFINITY GROUP SESSION Difficult Conversations on Health Equity and a Board's Response Courageous hospital and health system boar

Helping Boards Have Productive Conversations about Quality of Care

Trustee Articles
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.