Smart move: CEOs say succession planning up

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A recent study of 308 hospitals showed that 74% of hospital chief executive officers (CEOs) are planning a successor. Most CEOs see it as one of their management duties, although some feel threatened by the idea of training someone to replace them. In addition, some CEOs have little time for such grooming. To plan a successor, CEOs should identify candidates to the board of directors and allow the candidates direct contact with the board. CEOs should also ensure that the candidates are given assignments that will train them to manage the hospital.

Chief executive officers, Chief executive officer successions

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Hospitals work through Superfund citations

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Examples are cited of hospitals that contracted with licensed haulers to legally transport and dispose of hazardous wastes, but nevertheless were implicated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in connection with Superfund violations. Investigation reveals that waste disposal contractors may subcontract the work to other haulers. Also, the EPA suspects that waste-destruction certificates may be forged. Lawyer Michael Last recommends measures hospitals can take to protect themselves from liability for improper waste disposal.

Air, water, & solid waste management, Cases, Cover Story, United States. Environmental Protection Agency, Waste management, Hazardous wastes

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Hospitals find ways to integrate risk-management functions

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All quality assurance issues involve risk management issues, say hospital risk managers. Redesign of risk management functions includes integration with other hospital functions to avoid duplication of efforts. As an example, Maureen Archambault tells of her experience in reducing claims at the Daniel Freeman Hospitals in Los Angeles. She engaged speakers, including well-known lawyers, to conduct educational sessions for staff members.

Risk management, Study and teaching

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