title: Viewpoint: the board of directors' role in quality improvement.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Byrnes
mesh_terms: D006075:Governing Board; D006752:Hospital Planning / Q000592:standards*; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D024382:Professional Role; D017749:Total Quality Management; D014481:United States