ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ten hospital trustees
from across Minnesota were recognized for earning certification through the
Minnesota Hospital Association’s trustee certification program. The
comprehensive certification process prepares hospital trustees to effectively
meet the growing demands of serving on a hospital board and to be strong health
care and community leaders.
By
participating in MHA’s voluntary certification program, hospital trustees
receive training on current health care trends, governance best practices,
ethics, government regulations, patient safety and quality. Participants
undergo 35 hours of coursework, making Minnesota’s initiative the most
comprehensive in the nation.
“In
Minnesota, more and more hospital trustees are formally preparing themselves to
address the often complicated issues facing hospitals and health systems
today,” said Lawrence Massa, MHA president and CEO. “Our trustee certification
program proactively ensures that hospital leaders are well-prepared to make
good decisions.”
“With
so many changes in health care policy and practice — especially under federal
and state health care reform — hospital trustees want this kind of support to
be strong leaders in their organizations,” Massa said. “Earning this
certification demonstrates a trustee’s commitment to the patients and
communities the hospital serves.”
Following
are the newly certified trustees:
- Chippewa
County-Montevideo Hospital
Nathan Schmidt
- Fairview
Range Medical Center, Hibbing
Kathy Sterk
- Granite
Falls Health
Joseph Fagnano
- Lakewood
Health System, Staples
Linda Dietrich
Sally Grove
Robert Mueller
- LifeCare
Medical Center, Roseau
Brenda Sather
- North
Suburban Hospital District
Carol Anderson
- Ortonville
Area Health Services
Michelle Knutson
- Swift
County-Benson Health Services
Tom Anderson
For
more information about MHA’s hospital trustee certification program, visit www.mnhospitals.org/trustees. For more information
about Minnesota hospitals, visit www.mnhospitals.org.
The
Minnesota Hospital Association represents 142 hospitals and health systems,
which provide quality care for their patients and meet the needs of their
communities.
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