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A group of 54 Iowa hospital trustees and 16 Iowa hospital boards were honored at the 2023 Iowa Hospital Association Governance Forum, an annual education conference for hospital trustees and governing boards.
The Adair County Health System Board of Trustees received a three-star certification. Certification from the Iowa Hospital Association provides a framework for hospital trustees and governing boards to demonstrate their individual and collective commitment to their governance roles and responsibilities. Certification comprises education and governance best practices.
Deb Tindle, Pam Wiggins, and Barb Kalbach were re-certified at the event. Trustees meet the certification requirements after completing 12 hours of health care-specific education over a two-year period and confirming individually and as a board that recognized governance best practices are being used. Hospitals and health systems also are recognized as one-, two- or three-star boards, depending on the percentage of board members certified.
“I am so proud of our Board of Trustees at Adair County Health System” said Catherine Hillestad, CEO of Adair County Health System. “Their continued dedication and passion for rural healthcare allows us to continuously evolve as an organization to ensure we are ready for the future. I can’t think of a better group of people to serve with.”
The IHA Board Certification Program reinforces board members staying informed on the pressing health care topics of the day – finance, quality, compliance and health care equity – while formally committing to good governance practices. As trustees for urban and rural hospitals across Iowa, board members have an obligation to the success of their organization and to the welfare of the communities they serve. These proactive steps demonstrate to employees, physicians, business and other stakeholders their commitment to serving the best interests of their communities.
The Iowa Hospital Association is a voluntary membership organization representing hospital and health system interests to business, government and consumer audiences.