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Lawrence Prybil
Journal of nursing care quality 09/2008; · 1.19 Impact Factor
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Lawrence Prybil
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ABSTRACT: You have a board culture whether you know it or not. Every board creates a governance culture--a pattern of beliefs, traditions and practices-that prevails at meetings. Some work well; others get in the way.
Trustee: the journal for hospital governing boards 07/2008; 61(6):16-8, 23-4, 1.
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ABSTRACT: Wellmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield and the University of Iowa College of Public Health share a strong commitment to improving the health of communities they serve in Iowa and South Dakota. Beginning in 2002, these organizations forged an innovative partnership through which they annually select several collaborative projects that are congruent with their respective missions and address clearly defined needs. The outcomes of their joint efforts toward the partnership's goals are formally assessed on an annual basis. This cooperative arrangement has proven to be workable and beneficial, and may have applications in other settings.
Inquiry: a journal of medical care organization, provision and financing 43(4):309-14. · 0.83 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The interviews with board members at 10 high-performing community health systems revealed many other factors that, in the opinions of some, have contributed to their system's strong operating performance; for example, prudent investments in facilities and services, new technology and strategic mistakes by competitors. On the whole, however, the trustees perceived the six factors outlined above as being most influential in their organizations' successful performance in recent years. The table on Page 21 provides a summary of the trustees' views. Numerous factors contribute in varying degrees to organizational performance. Board leaders and CEOs should assess their organization and, as objectively as possible, identify those which are truly pivotal in determining its operating performance. Allocating proper attention and resources to them and monitoring the results on an on-going basis are among the main responsibilities of governing boards in today's challenging health care environment.
Trustee: the journal for hospital governing boards 63(7):20-2.
