A Governing board is also known as the___________.

Question

Options

• AMedical Staff
• BAdministration
• CBoard of Trustees

• A
  5% (2)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  93% (38)

Explanation

Option C (Board of Trustees) is correct because a Governing Board and Board of Trustees are interchangeable terms for the same entity - the group of individuals who hold ultimate legal authority and fiduciary responsibility over a healthcare organization or institution.

Option A (Medical Staff) is wrong because the Medical Staff is a separate body of licensed physicians and clinicians who oversee the quality of patient care; they report to the governing board, not the other way around. Option B (Administration) is wrong because Administration refers to the executive management team (e.g., CEO, CFO) responsible for day-to-day operations - they are also accountable to the governing board.

Memory tip: Think of "Trustees" as people entrusted with the mission of the organization - the governing board trusts them to set policy and protect the institution, which is exactly what a Board of Trustees does.

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