American Hospital Association November 8, 2023
In health care, where decisions can be life-altering and regulatory policies help shape care quality and delivery, board members play a pivotal role in offering strategic counsel and oversight for hospitals and health systems. Delving into complex areas such as performance improvement, health care-associated infections and electronic health record management, board members need the knowledge and understanding to make well-informed decisions.
The latest revisions to the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, underscore the integral role of board members in advancing quality improvement initiatives.
As the role of the board in quality and performance improvement comes into focus, additional support and education in QAPI will ensure that all patients receive...