Series: Board Governance and OSVs
HCAN developed a series of on-demand videos to share information with health center boards about HRSA operational site visits (OSVs).
Presented by Burt Waller, MHA, FACHE
Independent Consultant at Waller Associates Healthcare Consulting
Session 1: The Health Center Governing Board and HRSA Compliance (Video, 8:54)
Presented by Burt Waller, MHA, FACHE, Independent Consultant at Waller Associates Healthcare Consulting
Session 1 reviews HRSA’s fundamental definitions of the health center program and provides context for compliance expectations of the health center governance committee.
Session 2: Essential OSV Documentation (Video, 10:39)
Presented by Burt Waller, MHA, FACHE, Independent Consultant at Waller Associates Healthcare Consulting
Session 2 discusses the importance of preparing thorough documentation for the Operational Site Visit (OSV), offers “best practices” to improve the quality of your board documentation, and looks at some frequently asked questions about board documentation.
Session 3: Board Authority Part 1 (Video, 10:33)
Presented by Burt Waller, MHA, FACHE, Independent Consultant at Waller Associates Healthcare Consulting
Session 3 looks at Elements a. and b. of HRSA’s Site Visit Protocol, as outlined in Chapter 19 of the Compliance Manual. Element a. discusses the maintenance of board authority. Element b. focuses on the authorities and responsibilities of the board as it relates to articles of incorporation, bylaws, and any other relevant documentation.
Session 4: Board Authority Part 2 (Video, 12:37)
Presented by Burt Waller, MHA, FACHE, Independent Consultant at Waller Associates Healthcare Consulting
Session 4 looks at Elements c., d., and e. of HRSA’s Site Visit Protocol, as outlined in Chapter 20 of the Compliance Manual. Element c. is about the required authorities and responsibilities of the governing board, Element d. covers the process of adopting, evaluating, and updating health center policies, and Element e. covers the process of adopting, evaluating and updating financial and personnel policies.
Session 5: Board Composition (Video, 9:41)
Presented by Burt Waller, MHA, FACHE, Independent Consultant at Waller Associates Healthcare Consulting
Session 5 is about Elements a., b., c., and d., of HRSA’s Site Visit Protocol, as outlined in Chapter 20 of the Compliance Manual. This section looks at bylaws around board composition, including the board member selection and removal process, regulations around who can and cannot be a board member, and what documentation is necessary for new and current board members.
Session 6: Preparing for the OSV (Video, 8:29)
Presented by Burt Waller, MHA, FACHE, Independent Consultant at Waller Associates Healthcare Consulting
Session 6 dives into the logistics of preparing for HRSA’s Operational Site Visit (OSV). During this session, opportunities for direct board involvement during the OSV, helpful tips to achieving compliance, and several resources and examples are shared to help you feel prepared and ready for the OSV.
Source: HCAN
Tags: Health Center Board Governance, Health Center Compliance, Operational Site Visits
