The second edition of The Trustee Handbook for Health Care Governance offers health care board members, executives, and leaders a comprehensive resource for effective board governance. Written by two experts in the field of health care leadership, this practical manual is filled with the information and resources needed to help health care board members successfully lead their organizations. The book includes

• A review of the skills, talents, and experience needed to serve on a governing board
• Assessments for determining if members understand their roles and responsibilities as board members
• A systems approach for assessing the health status of the community and making a commitment for its improvement
• Strategies for creating measurable quality improvement within organizations
• A process of self-evaluation for board and individual board members
• A model for the pursuit of excellence for the entire organization
• Methods for evaluating the organization's mission statement
• Suggestions for improving key relationships with CEOs, physicians, and physician groups.