Twenty-five hospital trustees from across Minnesota were recognized for earning certification through the Minnesota Hospital Association trustee certification program.
The comprehensive certification process prepares hospital trustees to effectively meet the growing demands of serving on a hospital board and to be strong health care and community leaders.
Area certified trustees include Chuck Albrecht with Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd; Dr. Christine S. Albrecht with Lakewood Health System, Staples; Dennis Burr, Wendy Kafka and Betsy Lundquist with Mille Lacs Health System, Onamia; and Ryan L. Anderson and Terry Davis with Tri-County Health Care, Wadena.
By participating in MHA's voluntary certification program, hospital trustees receive training on current health care trends, governance best practices, ethics, government regulations, patient safety and quality. Participants undergo 35 hours of coursework, making Minnesota's initiative the most comprehensive in the nation.
Trustees who have completed MHA board certification are eligible to participate in an additional eight hours of coursework to obtain advanced certification, which provides education to ensure excellence, innovation and accountability in health care governance.
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"In Minnesota, more and more hospital trustees are formally preparing themselves to address the complex issues facing hospitals and health systems today," said Lawrence Massa, MHA president and CEO, in a news release. "Our trustee certification program proactively ensures that hospital leaders are equipped to make good decisions. Earning certification demonstrates a trustee's commitment to the patients and communities the hospital serves."
