title: Distress signals. Asking these tough questions will help boards to head off potential crises.
abstract: To look beyond financial metrics when assessing hospital performance, trustees should ask questions in key areas.
authors.affiliation: Peter J. Betts & Associates Inc., Bradenton, Fla., USA. peter@peterjbetts.com
authors.forename: Peter J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Betts
mesh_terms: D006075:Governing Board; D006739:Hospital Administration; D011340:Problem Solving; D012941:Social Responsibility; D014481:United States