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Bylaws and Policies

The affairs of a hospital are governed by the Board of Directors who stand in a fiduciary relationship with the hospital corporation.  The fiduciary duties that are owed by a hospital director to the corporation are among the highest standard of conduct that the law imposes.

The following documents guide and assist the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare voluntary Board of Directors to carry out their duties and responsibilities:

Governance Policy Manual

For any policy related inquiries contact the Board Liaison.

Strategic Direction

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mission, Vision and Values 
Strategic Planning

Leadership

Chief of Staff Direction and Position Description
Chief of Staff Selection and Succession Planning
President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief of Staff Compensation
President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief of Staff Performance Evaluation
President and Chief Executive Officer Direction and Position Description
President and Chief Executive Officer Selection and Succession Planning

Program Quality and Effectiveness

Accessibility Standards for Customers and Patient Services
Privacy, Confidentiality, and Security of Information
Quality Improvement and Safety
Risk Management
Whistleblowing

Financial and Organizational Viability

Approval and Signing Authority
Borrowing
Financial Objectives
Financial Planning and Performance
Insurance and Asset Protection
Investments 

Board Effectiveness

Annual Declaration and Consent
Board Committees and Terms of Reference
Board Goals and Work Plan
Board Meetings
Board Orientation and Education
Board Policy and Governance Review
Conflict of Interest
Evaluations
Nominations Process for Board Officers
Nominations Process for Committees
Nominations Process for the Board
Position Description for Board Officers and Committee Chairs
Resignation and/or Removal of a Director
Responsibilities of Individual Directors
Responsibilities of the Board

Relationships

Board Award of Excellence
Principles of Governance and Board Accountability

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