In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sat down with Michele Baker Richardson, J.D., Board Chair-Elect, AdvocateAuroraHealth, and President and CEO, Higher Education Advocates, LLC, to discuss how healthcare boards are handling the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Please note: The number of COVID-19 cases and the situation referenced in this episode were based on reported data at the time of the interview and are subject to change.
Transcription
Michele Richardson 0:00
The first thing that we thought about again, we were just together, was the safety of our caregivers, the people who are our team members, and who are out there every day on the frontlines. That was the number one priority for each and every one of our board members and the safety of our patients who really entrust us with their care.
Gary Bisbee 0:22
That was Michelle Baker Richardson, Board Chair-Elect, AdvocateAuroraHealth, and President and CEO Higher Education Advocates, speaking about the board of directors top priority during the COVID-19 outbreak, which is ensuring the safety of caregivers, employees, and patients. I'm Gary Bisbee, and this is Fireside Chat. Let's now listen to Michelle and what she finds the most rewarding about serving on a health system board of directors.
Michele Richardson 0:47
You never get bored. There are great questions and you really have an opportunity to impact the lives of people and communities really at their most vulnerable.
Gary Bisbee 0:58
Governance of any healthcare organization has top priorities are protecting the organization and its assets, recruiting, retaining, and evaluating the CEO and working closely with management on the strategy and budget. During a crisis like the COVID-19 outbreak, the board is an all-important representative of the health system to the community. Michelle is experienced, thoughtful, and knowledgeable, and she has served as a health system director for 16 years. She's been a Board Chair of Advocate Health System, a predecessor organization to AdvocateAuroraHealth, where she is chair-elect. Let's welcome Michelle Richardson.
Well, good morning, Michelle. How are you?
Michele Richardson 1:39
Good morning, Gary. I am doing well. Just every day but the sun is shining. I'm happy to be here. So glad to be here with you this morning.
Gary Bisbee 1:47
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