Board Leadership Module 1: Leading the Way to Health Care Transformation
The Visionary Board Leadership and the Transition to Value 6-part video series, designed for critical access hospital board members, focuses on developing systems thinking and visionary leadership skills as keys to thriving in the changing health care landscape.
A suggested approach to use the content: Board of Directors should watch one of the six 15-20-minute videos every other month over the course of 12 months. Each module includes three parts: 1) educational content from subject matter experts, including interviews with rural hospital board members and CEOs sharing best practices and words of wisdom; 2) discussion questions for boards to consider how module topics apply to their organization and community; and 3) suggested activities for boards to put best practices into action.
Before You Begin: Use the Pre/post-Training Evaluation templateto have your Board take a short survey before you begin the training and again after you complete Module 6. Use this evaluation template to survey your board to measure the knowledge gained from this series. Have your Board take the evaluation before you begin Module 1 so you have a baseline, and again after you have completed Module 6. We hope the post-evaluation reveals a positive change in developing systems thinking and visionary leadership skills.
Module 1
Description
In this first module we explore the transition to value and population health. We take a brief look at the current and future state of health care and what it means to transition from volume to value and population health. Then we look at the role of a rural hospital board in this transition and what it means to redefine the way we think about the health care system in a community and how to navigate this transition in the midst of uncertainty, when the future is unclear and the environment is continually changing. This module also provides an overview of the 6-part series.
Topics
Overview of the current and future state of health care
Basics of the transition to value and population health
The role of a board in the journey
Dealing with uncertainty in the transformation
Thinking about the local health care environment as a system
Board member/administrator testimonial: Leading the way to health care transformation
Discussion Questions
Do you have all the knowledge you’d like to have about the transition to value and population health? If not, how can you learn more?
Where does your organization currently stand in the process of transitioning to value? What changes have already been made? What would you still like to see happen?
What are the biggest challenges for your facility in the transition to value? How are you addressing these challenges?
This resource page from the American Hospital Association's Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence offers a guide on "Hospital-based Strategies for Creating a Culture of Health". The page also includes links to additional information on population health and community health improvement.
National Rural Health Resource Center’s Population Health Toolkit This toolkit adopts a systems-based approach in managing the complexities of transitioning to value-based care and payment. It features a readiness assessment for hospitals and networks and connects tools and resources to the organization’s unique strengths and needs for transitioning towards population health.
Proactively Pursuing Value-Based Payment Profiles a program developed at a Critical Access Hospital in rural Washington that is transitioning from volume- to value-based care.
What is Value-Based Healthcare? Explore the definition, benefits, and examples of value-based healthcare. How does value-based healthcare translate to new delivery models?
In this module, we’ll explore what it means to engage your team and share some strategies for strengthening engagement by developing your team’s knowledge and skills, making collaborative decisions, and building a strong team identity.
In this module, we’re going to dive into the topic of change. We’ll talk about common experiences that people have through the course of change. We’ll talk about specific things you can do as a leader of change to smooth the process and help others through the transition – and help yourself as well.
In this module, we’re going to dig into some things that are hard for many of us: Communication, conflict, and difficult conversations. We’ll look at what it means to be a collaborative communicator and share tips for becoming a better listener, keeping conflict constructive, and having difficult conversations.
In this module, we’re going to explore ways that you can work to influence the behavior of those on your team. We’ll share best practices for communicating expectations, giving and receiving feedback, and recognizing others.
In this module, we’re going to take a broad look at your health care organization and help you think about how you and your team contribute to its long-term success. We’ll also explore the ways you impact culture and relationships through your daily interactions with others.