In the dynamic landscape of modern healthcare, robust hospital governance is the bedrock of organizational success, patient trust, and long-term sustainability. This training course is meticulously crafted to empower current and aspiring board members with the strategic insights and practical skills required to navigate the complexities of healthcare administration. By strengthening their understanding of fiduciary duties, ethical leadership, and performance oversight, participants will be better equipped to guide their institutions toward a future of excellence and resilience.

This program goes beyond theoretical concepts, offering a deep dive into the operational realities of hospital leadership. We will explore best practices for financial stewardship, quality assurance, risk management, and fostering a collaborative relationship with executive leadership. Participants will leave with a clear roadmap for enhancing board effectiveness, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring their hospital remains a trusted and high-performing pillar of the community.

Duration

5 days

Target Audience

• Hospital and health system board members
• Senior hospital executives and CEOs
• Aspiring healthcare leaders
• Medical directors and chiefs of staff
• Board committee chairs
• Healthcare legal and compliance officers
• Quality and patient safety officers
• Financial officers and controllers
• Public health officials
• Non-profit organization directors

Objectives

• Understand the core principles of effective hospital governance.
• Differentiate between the roles of the board and management.
• Develop a strategic framework for organizational oversight.
• Analyze financial statements and performance metrics.
• Ensure a culture of patient safety and quality improvement.
• Mitigate institutional risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Enhance board composition, recruitment, and evaluation.
• Cultivate a productive and ethical relationship with executive leadership.
• Lead organizational transformation and adapt to industry changes.

Course Modules

Module 1: The Foundations of Hospital Governance

• Defining the duties and responsibilities of the hospital board.
• The legal and fiduciary obligations of board members.
• Understanding the role of bylaws and board committees.
• Best practices for board meeting management and decision-making.
• The importance of board education and continuous learning.

Module 2: Strategic Planning and Oversight

• The board's role in setting and monitoring strategic direction.
• Engaging in long-term visioning and goal-setting.
• Overseeing capital projects and strategic partnerships.
• Measuring organizational performance against strategic goals.
• The dynamics of strategic planning with hospital leadership.

Module 3: Financial Stewardship and Performance

• Reading and interpreting hospital financial statements.
• The board's role in budgeting and financial oversight.
• Understanding key financial indicators and benchmarks.
• The importance of philanthropic and fundraising oversight.
• Assessing financial risk and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Module 4: Quality of Care and Patient Safety

• The board's ultimate responsibility for patient safety.
• Interpreting quality metrics and patient satisfaction data.
• Establishing a culture of quality improvement throughout the organization.
• Responding to quality concerns and adverse events.
• The relationship between governance and clinical outcomes.

Module 5: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

• Navigating regulatory compliance and legal risks.
• The board's role in corporate compliance programs.
• Managing conflicts of interest and ethical dilemmas.
• Ensuring a fair and just culture in the organization.
• The importance of ethical leadership from the top down.

Module 6: Board Composition and Dynamics

• Building a diverse and effective board.
• The process of recruiting, onboarding, and retaining members.
• Conducting board self-assessments and peer evaluations.
• Fostering healthy board dynamics and communication.
• The critical role of the board chair and committee chairs.

Module 7: The Future of Healthcare Governance

• Adapting to shifts in the healthcare landscape.
• Governing in an era of digital health and innovation.
• The board's role in promoting health equity and community engagement.
• Succession planning for executive leadership and board members.
• Leading through crises and unexpected challenges.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.