CHC Boards

The 51% user board requirement is a cornerstone of the community health center program.  Judy Grant, Director of Community Development is working to build new boards and strengthen existing ones by offering on-site board development, grassroots advocacy alerts, and board protocol technical assistance.  For more information on OPCA's board development offerings please select one of the links below or contact Judy Grant at (405) 424-2282, ext 104.

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Board Development 101 Workshop - November 1, 2008 - Click here for details.

Board Development

Board Bulletin - Volume Six (2008 Series)
January - Understanding Financial Reports
February - Breaking Down the Balance Sheet:  Part 1
March - Breaking Down the Balance Sheet:  Part 2
April - Analyzing the Statement of Activity
May - Financial Management Using Cash Flow and Key Ratios
June- Required Financial Performance Measures
July- Required Clinical Performance Measures
August - Effective Tools for Monitoring Progress

Board Bulletin - Volume Five (2007 Series)
January - Reflecting on the Past Year (Performance Evaluation)  
February - Recruiting and Retaining Board Members
March - Transparency:  The Word of the Day
April - A Closer Look at the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act
May - Executive Session Explained
June - IRS Executive Compensation Compliance Initiative
July - IRS Good Governance Practices for 501(c)3s
August - Affordable Health Care Based on Ability to Pay
September - Engaging Board Members to Effectively Govern CHCs
October - Quality Initiatives Demand Attention:  Part I
November - Quality Initiatives Demand Attention:  Part II
December - Your Role in Statewide Strategic CHC Growth

Board Bulletin - Volume Four (2006 Series)
January - CHC Board Members Serving as CHC Advocates                        
February - Contacting Legislators and Building Relationships
March - Accountability Among Board Members: Part 1                        
April - Accountability Among Board Members: Part 2
May - Conflict of Interest:  Part 1 of 3
June - Conflict of Interest:  Part 2 of 3
July - Conflict of Interest:  Part 3 of 3
August - Legal Liability
September - Protective Measures for CHC Boards
October - Preparing for Grant Renewals
November - CHC Budgeting Process
December - CHC Audit Requirements

Board Bulletin - Volume Three (2005 Series)
January - Governance:  By and For the People Served                         
February - Board Interaction With Staff
March - Board Members:  Ambassadors of Goodwill
April - Laying the Groundwork for Media Success - Part I
May - Laying the Groundwork for Media Success - Part II
June - Leveraging Foundation Support
July - A Closer Look at Mission and Strategy
August - Governance Expectations
September - The Board's Role in CHC Management & Facility
October - Information Collection and Assessment
November - Clinical Program Protocol
December - For Your Information - FQHC LALs & State Funding

BPHC New Start Protocol - Organizational Assessment Tool

Board Bulletin - Volume Two (2004 Series)
January - CHC Boards Working As A Team                         
February- Risk Management:  Safeguarding CHC Assets - Part 1
March - Risk Management:  Safeguarding CHC Assets - Part 2
April - Risk Management:  Safeguarding CHC Assets - Part 3
May - Understanding Scope of Project
June - Human Resources and CHC Boards
July - Protecting the Future of Your Health Center - Proper Fiscal Management
August - The Budget:  Business Plan for the Present and the Future
September - Prudent Pursuit of 330 Grant Dollars
October - Clinical Leadership:  Key to Quality Improvement
November - It Takes Self-Discipline To Be A Team Player
December - Resolution for the New Year (Conflict Resolution)

Board Bulletin  - Volume One (2003 Series - Roles & Responsibilities)
January - CHC Board Requirements                         
February- The CHC Board and the Outside World
March - Board Organization
April - CHC Board Member Job Description
May - CHC Board Officers and Committees
June - CHC Board Meetings - Where The Action Is!
July - Basic Responsibilities of a CHC Board
August - CHC Policy:  Framework for the Future
September - CHC Stewardship:  Safeguarding the Assets
October - Select, Evaluate and Support the CEO
November - Monitor and Evaluate Center and Board Performance
December - Strategic Planning:  The Roadmap to CHC Success

OPCA provides on-site board development with presentations such as Board Development 101: Roles & Responsibilities and Pre-Strategic Planning Considerations for CHC Boards.  Please contact Judy Grant as instructed above if your organization is interested in the presentations.

Oklahoma Incorporating Guidelines
To learn more about Oklahoma's statutes for incorporation, which includes bylaws, visit the Secretary of State's website at http://www.sos.state.ok.us, click 'Executive Legislative' (listed on top menu of screen), and then click on 'Link to Statutes' (left side of screen).  Once there, go to 'Title 18' and select 'Expand' - then go to Chapter 22.

Oklahoma Open Meeting Act
To access the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, click here. 
To get a copy of the Oklahoma Press Association's 12th edition of the "Open Meetings Open Records' publication, go to http://www.okpress.com/Publications/books/OMOR.htm.   
To download a copy of Senate Bill 708, which requires CHC Boards to adhere to the Open Meeting Act to receive state funding, click here.

Grassroots Advocacy Alerts

OPCA depends on grassroots advocates, especially CHC board members, to assist with legislative items throughout the year.  Advocacy alerts are sent to a network of advocates, particularly during the Oklahoma Legislative session.  To join in this important advocacy network, please provide your contact information to Brent Wilborn, OPCA Public Policy Liaison, at bwilborn@okpca.org or by calling (405) 424-2282, Ext. 107.