Leadership & Finance

Editor's note: Guest columnist Kate Smith, RN, is director of quality improvement at ­Newton Medical Center in ­Covington, Ga.Read More »

Senior leadership should ensure that decisions regarding quality are:
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In the quest to meet Joint Commission standards, it is very helpful to have a highly engaged medical staff. While usually not employed by the ­...Read More »

True or False: All hospitals should have a “conflict of interest” policy.
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In 2009, The Joint Commission added Leadership standard LD.03.01.01, ”Leaders create and maintain a culture of safety and quality throughout the...Read More »

True or False: Active members of the medical staff are not allowed to participate as members of the governing board.Read More »

Editor's note: Columnist Catherine Hinz, MHA, currently works at PatientSafe Solutions, Inc. Previously, she served as the...Read More »

Not-for-profit hospitals in the US face increasing financial pressures, two top credit rating agencies reported in January. Moody’s Investors...Read More »

The Joint Commission has unveiled prepublication standards, effective July 1, 2012, to Leadership chapter standard LD.03.01.01. LD.03.01.01...Read More »

True or False: The hospital’s scope of service must be approved by the governing board. Read More »