The second edition of The Trustee Handbook for Health Care Governance offers health care board members, executives, and leaders a comprehensive resource for effective board governance. Written by two experts in the field of health care leadership, this practical manual is filled with the information and resources needed to help health care board members successfully lead their organizations. The book includes
A review of the skills, talents, and experience needed to serve on a governing board
Assessments for determining if members understand their roles and responsibilities as board members
A systems approach for assessing the health status of the community and making a commitment for its improvement
Strategies for creating measurable quality improvement within organizations
A process of self-evaluation for board and individual board members
A model for the pursuit of excellence for the entire organization
Methods for evaluating the organization's mission statement
Suggestions for improving key relationships with CEOs, physicians, and physician groups.
About the Author
James E. Orlikoff is president of Orlikoff and Associates a Chicago-based consulting firm specializing in health care leadership, quality, and risk management. He is executive director of the American Governance and Leadership Group.
Mary K. Totten is president of Totten & Associates, an Oak Park, Illinois-based consulting firm specializing in health careleadership, education, and development. Orlikoff and Totten have written five books that have been published by the American Hospital Association.
