Five hospital leaders join 86 others in state who have
completed comprehensive certification training
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Five
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,” he added. “And earning this certification demonstrates
a trustee’s commitment to the patients and communities the hospital serves.”
Following are the newly certified
trustees:
Cook County North Shore Hospital,
Grand Marais
District One Hospital, Faribault
Tri-County Health Care, Wadena
- Jolene
Johannes
- Jon
Johnson
Unity Hospital, Fridley
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.
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The Minnesota Hospital Association represents 143 hospitals
and health systems, which provide quality care for their patients and meet the
needs of their communities.