Local Hospital Leaders Recognized by Minnesota Hospital Association

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 12 -- The Minnesota Hospital Association issued the following news release:

Eighteen hospital trustees from across Minnesota were recognized for earning certification through the Minnesota Hospital Association's 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.

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.

"In Minnesota, more and more hospital trustees are formally preparing themselves to address the often complicated issues facing hospitals and health systems today," said Lawrence Massa, MHA president and CEO. "Our trustee certification program proactively ensures that hospital leaders are well-prepared to make good decisions."

"With so many changes in health care policy and practice -- especially under federal and state health care reform -- hospital trustees want this kind of support to be strong leaders in their organizations," Massa said. "Earning this certification demonstrates a trustee's commitment to the patients and communities the hospital serves."

Following are the newly certified trustees:

Bigfork Valley Hospital

Linnette Davidson Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital

Judi Bohm Cook Hospital & Care Center

Liz Dahl District One Hospital, Faribault

Beth Dienst

Glenn Holman

Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria

Owen Miller

Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina

Martin Kirsch FirstLight Health System, Mora

Kathi Ellis, DVM

Hendricks Community Hospital Association

Mark Van Eck Johnson Memorial Health Services, Dawson

Tami Schuelke-Sampson

Lakewood Health System, Staples

Frances Kokett

Curt McIlravy

Ortonville Area Health Services

Marilyn Lindahl

Jayne Stecker

Rice Memorial Hospital, Willmar

Andrea Carruthers

Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center, Arlington

Dennis Schultz Riverwood Healthcare Center, Aitkin

Chad Gross RiverView Health, Crookston

Andy Oman

For more information about MHA's hospital trustee certification program, visit www.mnhospitals.org/trustees. For more information about Minnesota hospitals, visit www.mnhospitals.org.

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