Board of Directors Individual Director Self Assessment Survey

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1 Board of Directors Individual Director Self Assessment Survey Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Powered by

2 11 Total Responses Date Created: Wednesday, February 04, 2015 Complete Responses: 11 of 12

3 GOVERNANCE ROLE Answer Options I am familiar with the Board's by-laws and policies. I maintain confidentiality and comply with conflict of interest policies. I support Board decisions once they are made. direction and provide oversight and management's role to lead and direct operations. I understand the Board's role and process in overseeing the CEO's annual performance. I commit the time required to fulfill my governance responsibilties. Strongly Disagree (1) Disagree (2) Neutral (3) Agree (4) Strongly Agree (5) N/A Rating Average Response Count answered question skipped question 11 0

4 GOVERNANCE ROLE I am familiar with the Board's by-laws and policies I maintain confidentiality and comply with conflict of interest policies I support Board decisions once they are made. I understand the distinction between the Board's role to set direction and provide oversight and management's role to lead and direct I understand the Board's role and process in overseeing the CEO's annual performance. I commit the time required to fulfill my governance responsibilties

5 KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT Answer Options I understand the organization's strategic plan, including mission, vision and values statements, and take these into account when making decisions. I am comfortable with my level of knowledge about the organization's programs and role within the local environment. While not necessarily an expert, I have a good understanding of the organization's: a) Financial performance and condition; b) Quality performance and measures, and c) Key areas of risk and associated risk mitigation strategies. I understand and take into account the organization's accountability to funders and key stakeholders. I keep current on sector issues and trends that may have an impact on the organization or the needs of the community. I effectively apply my knowledge, experience and expertise to matters before the Board. I ask questions or request information to help me make informed decisions. I exercise sound and balanced judgement considering all sides of issues before the Board. I bring a strategic focus in assessing situations and reaching conclusions. I am satisfied with my level of contribution as a Director. Strongly Disgree (1) Disagree (2) Neutral (3) Agree (4) Strongly Agree (5) N/A Rating Average Response Count answered question skipped question 11 0

6 KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT I understand the organization's strategic plan, including mission, vision and values statements, and take these into account I am comfortable with my level of knowledge about the organization's programs and role within the local environment. While not necessarily an expert, I have a good understanding of the organization's: a) Financial performance and condition; b) I understand and take into account the organization's accountability to funders and key stakeholders. I keep current on sector issues and trends that may have an impact on the organization or the needs of the community. I effectively apply my knowledge, experience and expertise to matters before the Board. I ask questions or request information to help me make informed decisions. I exercise sound and balanced judgement considering all sides of issues before the Board. I bring a strategic focus in assessing situations and reaching conclusions. I am satisfied with my level of contribution as a Director Rating Average

7 Effective Behaviour and Relationships Answer Options I read materials in advance and come prepared for meetings. I listen well and respect other's ideas and perspectives. I communicate effectively with my fellow Directors at Board and Board committee meetings. I am comfortable and constructive when expressing a minority opinion. I develop and maintain sound relationships as a team player with fellow Directors. I respect the contributions of Board committees, being careful at Board meetings to build on, not re-do, the work already done by committees. While maintaining my independence as a Director, I interact respectfully, cooperatively and appropriately with the CEO and senior staff. I take advantage of Board education opportunities to increase my effectiveness as a Director. Strongly Disagree (1) Disagree (2) Netural (3) Agree (4) Strongly Agree (5) N/A Rating Average Response Count answered question skipped question 11 0

8 Effective Behaviour and Relationships

9 Development Questions 1. In terms of furthering your professional development as a Director and contributing more to the Board, please indicate two or three areas that you would like to personally focus on next year. Next year, I would like to give added focus to continuously evaluating how the Strategic Goals for BWH impact the Board's decision making processes and how the two are truly connected. I would also like to be more active in Board engagement opportunities with the community, such as attending more events and trying to be more visible as a Director. Complete at least one of the OHA/GCE online courses. Participate in GCE training on future challenges for hospitals to provide quality care with ever-shrinking financial resources and/or strategic issues for hospitals over the long-term (10-20 years), e.g., how does BWH move from our current range of operations to just an acute care operation with our current non-acute care operations being delivered by other community agencies/private sector? Obtain a better understanding of the services BWH delivers, their impact on the local community and current challenges in provide excellent quality care for all. Legal matters, Media relations, Technology To become more knowledgeable on financial matters and performance metrics, to have a better understanding of hospital programs, and to become more familiar with the vast number of acronyms used without having to look them up. Becoming more familiar with the G&N and Quality Committee. These are very important in that we are always reaching to improve the Patient experience. Also, become very comfortable of Governance, and develop the board where we can open generative discussions regarding the direction that Bluewater Health will take in the future.

10 Development Questions 1. In terms of furthering your professional development as a Director and contributing more to the Board, please indicate two or three areas that you would like to personally focus on next year - Continued. I will not be reapplying for a Board position. Continue to find the time to attend conferences to stay current on health care issues and to interact with others in a similar capacity to mine. Read more of the health publications available to directors in order to stay current on issues relevant to the Board and committee work. Continue to learn more about BWH, health care, and governance by asking questions and listening to experienced people, taking GCE courses, reading news clips about BWH and health care; attend BWH and BWH Foundation events, and continue to volunteer for opportunities as they arise. Exploring other options/methods/approaches to obtain direct, real time feedback from more of our "customers, or consumers" to get a better sense of how we are really doing and what we might need to enhance on the front-line - a basic fundamental question "How did we do today". Researching consent agenda in terms of the theory and what other hospitals do in practice and whether we need to modify our current practice which runs the risk of isolating us from the broader community and having the meetings go too quickly and appear perhaps a touch superficial and not enough "deep dives" as some refer to the process.

11 Development Questions 2. Looking ahead, are there other committees or Board officer positions that you are interested in, or other ways you might like to contribute? I am very happy being a member of the Governance & Nominating Committee and would like to continue in this role. I will have to consider stepping down as the liaison between the Board and the Foundation as added time constraints are starting to prohibit me from contributing as much as I can in that role. Would like to be involved with Quality Committee in the future. Better leverage all Board members to help Board with collaboration, e.g., ensuring at least one Board member attends key BWH events; Board contact with key stakeholders, such as, CMHA Board, municipalities, comparable hospital Board to exchange ideas, Board member visiting CEEH for an annual tour and contact, etc. I've served on all of them. I will contribute where my skills are necessary. Willing to serve on any committee (able to serve on more than one committee next year if desired). Willing to consider officer position at some stage. Eventually, the chair position of G&N or Quality. Also in time, the Board Chair if the position presents itself. I am always open to the needs of the Board. I have served on two major committees for eight years on chaired QCB for five years. I would be interested in the Board Governance and Nominating Committee and/or the Board Resource Utilization and Audit Committee. I would be interested and willing to be a committee chair.

12 Development Questions 2. Looking ahead, are there other committees or Board officer positions that you are interested in, or other ways you might like to contribute? Continued. Having been Chair of Governance and also sitting on Quality and RUAC, I believe that covers off all the Board Committees, and I believe I may have only one additional year to serve before my time limit expires as per our by-laws unless I am counting wrong, but I am prepared to consider any possibilities if there is a need.

13 Development Questions 3. What support or educational opportunities would be beneficial to your development? There are numerous opportunities available through the GCE and it is my responsibility to take advantage of those. Perhaps additional participation in offered Webinars is an immediate step to utilizing the educational resources the GCE offers. Would appreciate BWH staff providing one page, point form summary for long documents Board members are required to read (reinforce main concepts are captured). Attend the Board meeting for a comparable hospital to formalize some Board to Board contact. See first question. Strengthening governance, Succession planning for CEO, COS & Board members, Financial acuity. Found Governance Centre of Excellence seminars and OHA Education Modules to be great resources. Further sessions would be helpful if budgets and other considerations permit. I desire to stay current to current issues relating to our duties as Directors of the Board. As, Governance Conference and such. I will stay on top of courses being offered. Not applicable considering my go forward position. I have attended one or two educational opportunities every year and expect to continue this trend. I attend webinars and webcasts from time to time and expect to continue to do so.

14 Development Questions 3. What support or educational opportunities would be beneficial to your development? Continued. I would like to take the GCE Advanced Certificate in Board Governance. I will also consider other offerings from the GCE, particularly if they are in webinar or online format. Any opportunities focusing on different possible methods to obtain client feedback and using that feedback to enhance our services. Opportunities with a focus/analysis of the Consent Agenda.