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Whether you are a board member, physician leader, or executive leader, our Joint Accreditation and ACHE-certified E-Learning courses have you covered. Comprehensive learning and retention are reinforced through dilemma-based modules that apply your learning to real-world situations. Descriptions of the lessons included in each course are below. The Governance Institute's Board Orientation Course contains lessons on fundamental fiduciary duties; how the board accomplishes work; board responsibilities: quality oversight and financial oversight; board responsibilities: strategic direction and mission oversight; board responsibilities: board development, management oversight, and community benefit and advocacy; committees: the workhorses of the board; and gaining perspective to serve effectively: an overview of the healthcare industry. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s course on the Role of the Board Chair includes lessons on the board chair’s responsibilities, how to be an effective chairperson, and the chairperson’s role in making meetings more effective. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s course on Involving Physicians in Governance includes lessons on which physicians to include on the board, potential legal and tax issues that can arise, and alternatives to increased physician board membership. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s course on Board Committees & Work Structures includes lessons on strategically structuring board committees; committee composition and authority; and ensuring effective committee functioning. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s course on Innovation: The Board’s Opportunity to Shape the Future includes lessons on what is innovation in healthcare; examples of innovation in healthcare; and how to develop an innovation strategy: the board’s role. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s course on System Structure: Aligning Core Responsibilities across Boards includes lessons on the importance of an effective board structure; system board structure: considerations; opportunities for local boards; and committee structure in systems. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s course on Management vs. Governance includes lessons on the distinction between management and governance; board vs. management responsibilities of oversight; and working together. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s Financial Oversight in a Dynamic Healthcare Environment course includes lessons on disciplined planning; credit ratings; finding the right balance of cash and debt; setting organizational direction; and financing organization strategy. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s course on The Board’s Role in Addressing Healthcare Workforce Challenges includes lessons on the role of the board in addressing workforce challenges, ways that the board can support management in addressing workforce shortages, and strategies the organization can implement to ensure they are well positioned to handle the workforce crisis no and into the future. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s Board’s Role in Quality course contains lessons on the board’s role in quality; measuring and setting quality goals; and a culture of quality and safety. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s Value-Based Care & Population Health Management: A Primer course includes lessons on definitions; examples of value-based and population health payment models; and how to make the transition. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s course on Board Culture & Effectiveness includes lessons on board culture; performance evaluation; and continuous governance improvement. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s course on The Board’s Role in Strategic Planning includes lessons on the strategic planning process; making informed decisions around future strategy; and implementing the strategic plan and enhancing its effectiveness. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s course on Patient Experience & Its Role in Quality and Population Health includes lessons on a brief history and definition of patient experience; tying patient experience to quality; and tying patient experience to population health. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s course on Improving Community Health includes lessons on setting the stage for community health initiatives; leading practices for improving community health; and moving beyond the CHNA: integrating community health and population health. Lessons included in this course:
The Governance Institute’s course on Consumerism: Making Strategic Connections includes lessons on focusing on the healthcare consumer; consumer influencers and lessons from outside industries; and becoming a customer-centric organization. Lessons included in this course:
Many hospitals and health systems are working to elevate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) as a strategic priority. This course defines DE&I and digs deeper into the board’s responsibility. Lessons included in this course:
You can self-select from the courses below to create your own e-learning curriculum. At this time, we do not offer CE credits for short courses. Each of the courses below should take you 10–15 minutes to complete.
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