From: Implementation of hospital governing boards: views from the field
Governing board activities | % Management standards met | P-value1 |
---|---|---|
Receives payment | ||
Yes | 61 | P < 0.01 |
No | 45 | |
Reviews referral services | ||
Quarterly or more frequently | 65 | P < 0.01 |
Less frequently | 52 | |
Reviews patient experiences | ||
Quarterly or more frequently | 64 | P < 0.01 |
Less frequently | 52 | |
Reviews quality of care | ||
Quarterly or more frequently | 63 | P < 0.05 |
Less frequently | 52 | |
Develops new revenue sources | ||
Yes | 61 | P < 0.05 |
No | 49 | |
Determines which services should be outsourced | ||
Yes | 64 | P < 0.05 |
No | 52 | |
Reviews reports on patient complaints | ||
Yes | 63 | P < 0.01 |
No | 48 | |
Needs training on business and financial management | ||
None or some members need training | 64 | P < 0.05 |
All members need training | 52 |