Board Orientation Information

The OHA has a mandate to promote and foster excellence in health care governance to promote a culture of shared accountability and to assist hospitals in their efforts to enhance governance of their organizations.

It is the responsibility of a hospital / health care board to ensure new directors and new committee members receive orientation to their role as member of the board and / or member of a committee.

A board member’s orientation should include 4 components:
1. Health care environment
2. Hospital specific operations
3. Hospital stakeholders and key relationships
4. Board governance

The following resources are intended to help directors in their role as board members.

About OHA
• OHA Homepage
• Welcome to the OHA
• Our Mission, Vision and Values
• Our Strategic Directions

Sample Board Orientation Information:
• Sample Board Orientation Manual Index

Relevant Legislation:
• Public Hospitals Act
• LHIN Legislation
• Hospital Annual Planning Submission Guidelines – 2008-2010

Education:
• GCE Certificate Courses and Keeping Current Seminars
• Calendar of Events

OHA Publications:
• Guide to Good Governance
• Hospital Executive Compensation
• Quality and Patient Safety: Understanding the Role of the Board
• Annual Report Guidelines
• Compliance Framework for Directors of Public Hospitals
• Governance Update e-Newsletter
• GCE Publications for Sale

Links:
• OHA links page
• Health System Facts and Figures