Question

1. Describe the differences between politics and policy. 2. Explain the principles of the governance process. 3. Define the role of the trustee on a board of health. 4. Distinguish between a governing board and an advisory board. 5. Describe the board-building cycle. 6. Describe how to create a board of health manual.

Answer 1

Answer: Politics:

• It is a kind of part of the government system.
• It is type of an art and science of government.
• It is an action of government.
• It refers to an authority as well as public life.

Policy:

• It is plan such as healthcare policy etc.
• It is a set of rules and regulations which helps in making decision.
• Policy has specific and general goals.

The principles of the governance process includes:

1. Accountability : It involves the understanding of the board regarding the stakeholders as well as the work performance.
2. Responsibility: To focus on the board on its responsibility.
3. Exemplary conduct: Respecting the colleagues and management.
4. Education and development: Focusing on the specific functioning of development and education.

The role of trustee has responsibility to seek the mission and strategies. It also involves in monitoring the healthcare professionals, their work, accreditation, licensing etc.

Governing Board:

• They makes rules and regulations.
• The main function is to govern the functioning of the organization.
• Focus on the strategies and missions that needs to be implemented.

Advisory board:

• They keep check on the implemented strategies and provide advice for more improvement.
• The board research for implementing new ideas.
• Increases the productivity.