Role of the Board

Serving in hospital governance can be an incredibly rewarding experience, yet it is not always an easy task. From simply having a clear vision of the delineation of duties that exists between the board and executive management to ensuring hospital performance is on track, board members have a diverse array of obligations that require a focused understanding of their role.

This section contains information that can be used to help newly appointed board members become acquainted with their key duties, while also helping veteran board members consider strategies to evaluate the board’s performance and make targeted improvements.

Click the links below to learn more on each specific role of the board:

• Board Composition and Recruitment 
• Board Evaluation and Improvement 
• CEO Selection and Evaluation 
• Governance 
• Performance Management and Measurement 
• Strategic Planning