title: Behind closed doors. Should the board hold executive sessions?
abstract: Opinions are strong and divided among trustees on the subject of executive session--that is, when or if the board should meet without the CEO or other hospital staff. No absolute rule emerges, but it is advisable that each board have a policy in place that makes it a careful choice, not a sudden surprise.
authors.forename: Laurie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Larson
mesh_terms: D006075:Governing Board / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006739:Hospital Administration; D016134:Organizational Policy; D014481:United States