The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) recognized seven hospital and health system trustees from across Minnesota for their successful completion of MHA’s rigorous and comprehensive trustee certification program. This certification underscores their unwavering commitment to the patients, care teams, and communities they serve.
“Hospitals and health systems are cornerstones for the communities they serve, and are facing a multitude of historic challenges,” said Dr. Rahul Koranne, MHA president and CEO. “MHA’s trustee certification program ensures that hospital and health system leaders are well-prepared for their roles.”
MHA’s trustee certification program provides hospital and health system trustees with training on current health care trends, governance best practices, ethics, government regulations, and patient safety and quality. Participants undergo 30 hours of coursework, making Minnesota’s program the most comprehensive in the nation.
Newly certified trustees include:
- Shari Laven, Alomere Health
- Amy Heidi Fier, Hendricks Community Hospital Association
- Dawn Popowski, Hendricks Community Hospital Association
- Stephanie Harbott, RiverView Health
- Michael McCarty, United Hospital District
Advanced certified trustees include:
- Richard Berge, Allina Faribault Medical Center
- Dan Wildermuth, Pipestone County Medical Center
For more information, please contact either Lou Ann Olson or Tim Nelson.