Role of the Board
A health care organization’s governing body plays an important role in ensuring quality and safety. Evidence shows that the actions of the Board have a significant impact on patient and staff outcomes. However, health care quality and safety is complex and the role of the Board may not be clearly defined.
Resources
What the Board Needs to Know About Quality and Patient Safety
Gain a better understanding of quality, patient safety and the role of the Board
Why the Board Must Be Involved
Learn about Joint Commission International requirements for Board engagement in quality initiatives
How the Board Can Be More Effective
Discover tools and templates to help focus Board activities
- Sample Agenda for Hospital: Quality Committee of the Board
- Sample Report: Hospital Report to the Quality Committee of the Board
- Tool: National Action Plan to Advance Patient Safety Self-Assessment Tool
Who the Board Can Learn From
Hear about leading practices for Board activities from health system colleagues