By: Emily Black Grey

“Board members should not usurp the role of management and should not micromanage,” according to The Joint Commission standard LD.01.03.01. This article provides insight into why ensuring a hospital’s board stays within its governance role is not only a best practice, but also reduces risk. Key areas of concern include employment/Human Resource issues, workers compensation matters, medical staff and credentialling concerns, professional liability matters, and privacy issues.