Solution to Effective Hospital Governance

It’s important to establish the governance of any hospital or medical organization, for that matter, at the very beginning. Thus, maintaining transparency to all levels of management and departments as well as ensuring the best quality of care.

Effective Hospital Governance: Compliance Risk Areas

Article Excerpt: (source: HospitalConnect.com)

“According to the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), each hospital should have “governance with ultimate responsibility and legal authority for the safety and quality of care, treatment, and services. Governance establishes policy, promotes performance improvement, and provides for organizational management and planning.” The board must also ensure that the hospital adheres to all appropriate regulatory and legal compliance standards.”