Role of the Governing Board

Leadership is essential to quality, patient safety, risk management, and performance improvement. Organizational leadership focuses on many things including setting direction, established foundations, and leading through change.

In your post, explain the role of the governing board as it relates to oversight of the quality and performance improvement (QPI) activities.

What is the involvement of the governing board in establishing priorities for QPI within the organization?
When should the board be involved in or informed of poor outcomes or compromised patient care?
How would you evaluate the importance of involving the governing board in the early development of quality measures?