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Trustee : the Journal for Hospital Governing Boards
|July 9, 1986
Summary
Hospitals increasingly need board development and assessment policies. A 1985 survey by the American Hospital Association details trustee education, evaluation programs, and their assessment tools in hospitals.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Hospital Governance
Background:
- Growing emphasis on hospital board development and assessment policies.
- Need for understanding current practices in hospital governance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey hospital governing boards regarding their development and assessment policies.
- To identify the extent of continuing education and evaluation programs for hospital trustees.
Main Methods:
- A 1985 survey conducted by the American Hospital Association.
- Data collection on hospital trustee education and evaluation programs.
Main Results:
- Reveals the prevalence of continuing education and evaluation programs for hospital trustees.
- Identifies the tools and criteria used for these trustee development activities.
Conclusions:
- Highlights the importance of structured board development and assessment in hospitals.
- Provides baseline data on hospital governance practices from 1985.