Eliminating Harm, Improving Patient Care: A Trustee Guide

2018 Update

trustee guide 2018

These resources were designed to illustrate the important role that trustees play in the journey to improve patient care. They serve as a tool for all trustees to use as they work towards the goals of improving quality within their organizations and improving the health of their patients and communities they serve. Four new video modules and a discussion guide have been developed, as well as a self-assessment tool for boards. Topics include:

  • The Importance of Ongoing Board Education
  • Boards can Influence Quality Through a Focus on Population Health
  • Clinician Engagement is Crucial to Improving Quality
  • The Importance of Patient and Family Engagement in Improving Quality

Introduction to Modules:

Module 1: The Importance of Ongoing Board Education

Module 2: Boards can Influence Quality Through a Focus on Population Health

Module 3: Clinician Engagement is Cruicial to Improving Quality

Module 4: The Importance of Patient and Family Engagement in Improving Quality

Board Self Assessment