Community Health Center (CHC) Boards of Directors play a crucial role in providing leadership and governance to uphold the CHC’s mission.

However, many board members have limited insight into the complexities of community-based healthcare, making ongoing education essential to the organization’s success. The Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) is dedicated to supporting board member education.

Educational Offerings

HCAN will provide Board Governance Training & Technical Assistance on any of the following topics:

  • New Board Member Orientation
  • Community Health Center 101
  • Health Center Association of Nebraska 101
  • Educate board members on the role of the Primary Care Association (PCA)
  • Health Center Board Roles & Responsibilities Overview
  • Board Authority
  • Board Composition
  • Guidance for Effective Board Meetings
  • CEO Succession Planning
  • Operational Site Visit Readiness
  • Health Center Program Compliance Manual Review
  • Strategic Planning and the Role of the Community Needs Assessment
  • Best Practices for Financial and Quality Oversight

Training Methodologies

HCAN will make health center Board Education available through any of the following methodologies:

  • In-Person
  • Live Virtual
  • Retreat facilitation
  • On-demand, pre-recorded micro trainings
  • Printed Resource

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Please complete and submit this form to request your organization’s needed board education.

A member of the HCAN Team will follow-up via email within two business days. We welcome the opportunity to engage your board!