Complying with the patient self-determination act: legal, ethical, and practical challenges for hospitals

Article Abstract:

The Patient Self-Determination Act, passed in Dec 1991, requires some healthcare institutions to pass information to patients about advanced directives, including such items as health care power of attorneys or living wills. However, compliance with this legislation may not be easy to do or to understand. Providers must decide who will give this information to the patient, and the legal and ethical aspects of passing such data.

Laws, regulations and rules

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Board development in two hospitals: lessons from a demonstration

Article Abstract:

A demonstration project conducted at two hospitals yielded lessons about how the effectiveness of nonprofit boards could be improved. The use of retreats to assess board effectiveness and develop skills to make changes can be a valuable organizational investment. Other effective strategies include exercising time management and enlisting CEO support to effect change.

Research, Management, Corporate directors, Hospitals, Voluntary, Voluntary hospitals, Hospital administrators

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