Table 3.
Adjusted associations between governing board activities and % of hospital management standards met
| Governing board activities | % Management standards met | P-value 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Receives payment |
|
|
| Yes |
61 |
P < 0.01 |
| No |
45 |
|
| Reviews referral services |
|
|
| Quarterly or more frequently |
65 |
P < 0.01 |
| Less frequently |
52 |
|
| Reviews patient experiences |
|
|
| Quarterly or more frequently |
64 |
P < 0.01 |
| Less frequently |
52 |
|
| Reviews quality of care |
|
|
| Quarterly or more frequently |
63 |
P < 0.05 |
| Less frequently |
52 |
|
| Develops new revenue sources |
|
|
| Yes |
61 |
P < 0.05 |
| No |
49 |
|
| Determines which services should be outsourced |
|
|
| Yes |
64 |
P < 0.05 |
| No |
52 |
|
| Reviews reports on patient complaints |
|
|
| Yes |
63 |
P < 0.01 |
| No |
48 |
|
| Needs training on business and financial management |
|
|
| None or some members need training |
64 |
P < 0.05 |
| All members need training | 52 |
1P-value calculated from linear regression; results remained significant after adjusting for hospital type.