CommitteeStructures

Imagine a fictionalhospital that has a board of directors and a formal committeestructure.

Like most hospitals,this one has a two-part committee structure: the board of directorshas its own committees relating to strategy and long termconsiderations and, in turn, administrative management has a set ofcommittees for day to day governance.

For this exercise,please review the committee descriptions listed below. For each ofthe descriptions write a short paragraph stating (i) whether thecommittee is at the board or executive level; and (ii) why youbelieve this is so. Your response for eachcommittee should be one paragraph long. Please write in completesentences and proofread your response before you submit it.

(1) StrategicPlanning Committee. The membership shall review the mission andvision of the hospital in the context of the current marketcircumstances. The committee shall identify and examine options forgrowth of the hospital that will support its mission.

(2) EmployeeGrowth and Retention Committee. The members of this committee shallwork to identify training needs and develop educational programs tofulfill those needs. The committee shall also monitor the employeeturnover rate and maintain systems in place to ensure thatemployees are satisfied in their job.

(3) FinanceCommittee. The members of this committee shall meet monthly tomonitor financial statistics derived from the hospital’s financialstatement. The committee shall monitor changes in the hospital’sfinancial situation and work to identify and resolve billing andaccounting issues to ensure that the hospital remains financiallyviable.

(4) FinanceCommittee. The members of this committee shall monitor the financesof the hospital to evaluate the need for additional project capitalin order to fund expansion initiatives. Members shall review thehospital’s financial statements over time to identify trends andareas of financial opportunity.

(5) QualityImprovement Committee. The members of the this committee shallgather data from hospital departments to identify areas in need ofclinical improvement. The committee shall also audit departments’safety protocols and procedures and recommend updates as deemednecessary.