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Governance: current trends in board education, competencies, and qualifications
David B Nash1, Sean Patrick Murphy, Anne D Mullaney
1Jefferson School of Population Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Summary
Hospital boards face pressure for accountability, leading to a rise in board education programs. These initiatives are crucial for improving governance and ensuring quality patient care.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Governance
- Health Services Management
Background:
- Hospitals and health systems are under increasing pressure for board accountability.
- A growing trend of voluntary, mandatory, and payer-driven board education programs is emerging.
- Regulatory bodies and professional organizations are emphasizing board qualifications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review emerging trends in hospital and health system board education.
- To examine the role of these trends in enhancing accountability and governance.
- To posit the necessity of board development for quality care.
Main Methods:
- Review of current trends in board education initiatives.
- Analysis of state-level board education programs.
- Consideration of reports and regulatory requirements concerning board qualifications.
Main Results:
- 13 states have formal board education and development initiatives.
- 10 of these initiatives are certificate or certification programs.
- Professional organizations (e.g., American Hospital Association) have issued reports on core competencies.
Conclusions:
- Board education and development are becoming essential for healthcare organizations.
- These programs are a prerequisite for improved accountability and governance.
- Enhanced board qualifications are directly linked to better quality of care.
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