“I think that we should declare 2007 ‘The Year of Governance’ and start to put back on the table of the boards not just a request, but an absolute sense of obligation, that learning who does better and then doing at least that well is central to proper stewardship of health care. Until leaders own that problem, I don’t think spread is going to happen. The buck stops in the board room.”

“An Interview with Donald Berwick.” Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. 2006;32(12):666.

In response to this challenge, we have received enthusiastic endorsements and support from trustees and executive leaders. This level of commitment will ensure meaningful and sustainable quality improvement going forward.