Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Governance Requirements in Health Centers
Meet Latrice
Board Is Cornerstone of Health Center
Board Composition
Board Authority
Board Responsibilities
Review
Summary
Section 3: Being a Great Board Member
Meet Sandra
Understand Your Organization
Know Your Organization
Necessary Items
Focus on the Future
Take Ownership of Your Role
Review
Summary
Section 4: Successful Governance of Health Centers
Guiding the Future
The Big Picture
Financial Statements
Key Financial Performance Indicators
Quick Check
Ensuring Quality
Measurement Is Key
Clinical Measures
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Instructor: David P. Wagner, M.H.C.M.Naju Madra, M.A. is an internal subject matter expert and clinical content writer for Relias' Behavioral Healthcare library. She earned her Master's degree in Psychology with specific study in neuropsychological assessment for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. She brings with her a wealth of experience in clinical assessment, along with expertise in large-scale clinical research project management, recruitment, training, as well as in-person and web-based curriculum development.
In addition to scholarly activities such as writing manuals and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, Ms. Madra has over 15 years of behavioral healthcare experience ranging from crisis counseling and job coaching for individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders, to community college instruction, and trauma specialist at the Veterans Health Administration. In her current role, Ms. Madra has contributed authorship to over 100 behavioral healthcare course offerings for both licensed and non-licensed professionals in the Health & Human Services market.
Disclosure: Naju Madra, M.A. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
David P. Wagner, M.H.C.M. is a fiscal and administrative specialist for HRSA in the Operational Site Visit Review process, as well as a provider of technical assistance to Health Centers through his own firm FQHC Consultants, Inc. Mr. Wagner has his Master's degree in Health Care Management. He brings with him a wealth of experience in all areas of Health Center operations, including clinical operations, finance, billing and collections, governance, administration, quality improvement, strategic planning, service coordination, as well as contracting and direct provision. Mr. Wagner has over 30 years of experience in operations of Health Centers including presenting on numerous topics for state and national primary care associations, thereby assisting Health Centers in remaining compliant with program requirements and sustaining operations. Disclosure: David P. Wagner, M.H.C.M. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.