Mississippi Trustee

Trustee Resource Manual

Mississippi Council of Hospital Trustees Table of Contents Chapter 1. The Healthcare Environment A. National Healthcare Trends B. Mississippi Demographics – Patients and Providers Chapter 2. Trustee Accountabilities A. Fiduciary Responsibility B. Joint Commission Accreditation C. Strategic Development D. Selection, Support, Evaluation and Compensation of the Chief Executive Officer E. Quality and Patient Safety F. Physician Credentialing G. Financial Leadership H. Relationships with Physicians and Senior Executives I. Community Relationships J. Building and Strengthening Board Effectiveness Chapter 3. My Hospital Chapter 4. Marketplace Regulations, Standards and References A. Technology and Innovation B. Licensure, Regulation and Accreditation C. How to Carry Out the Hospital’s Mission Without Liability: Legal Issues for the Hospital Trustee D. Bioterrorism and Healthcare Preparedness Chapter 5. References and Healthcare Terms Chapter 6. Additional Resources