Organizational Health – Governance and Management of Faith-based Health Care Activities

Christian hospitals continue to provide health care services world-wide, often in challenging environments. While the leaders of Christian hospitals face limits in changing their external situations, they can improve their internal organization and practices to enhance morale and efficiency. Further, by regularly assessing their situations and community needs, they can fashion their programs of care to more appropriately address community needs. The results of various surveys of existing health care institutions will be discussed, and against this background, current best practices in governance and management, especially strategic planning, will be presented.