A. Review any changes in hospital policy. Policies may be suggested by Providence or the advisory board but all require review by the advisory board of the hospital. A “policy” is defined as a definite course of action as pursued by administration.

B. Review any new patient care services.

C. Review appointments and clinical privileges to the medical staff, members that have been recommended for approval by the medical staff in accordance with its medical staff bylaws, and provide the recommendation of the medical staff to Providence for review and final action.

D. Review the operating and capital budgets prepared for the hospital.

E. Review the rate and charge structures in the hospital.

F. Review and comment concerning the quality of care rendered to the patients of the hospital.

G. Review any reports prepared by Providence.

H. Cooperate with Providence in meeting the requirement of any federal or state law or statutes in retaining the hospital license, in obtaining or retaining accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, and in maintaining the requirement for participation under Medicare/Medicaid, other government programs, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

I. Assist the administrator in long-range planning for the hospital.

J. Assist Providence in reviewing administrator applicants and recommend a candidate to Providence prior to the appointment of the administrator by Providence.

K. Assist Providence in determining and deciding all matters of policy relating to the public relations of the hospital and the relationship of the hospital to the community and the surrounding area which it serves. [Ord. 97-13 §2, 1997; Ord. 91-26 §2, 1991; Ord. 84-49-O §§1, 2, 1984; Ord. 78-20-O §1, 1978. Formerly §8.04.030].