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Hospital Board

The Hospital Board serves as the governing board for the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC), directing provision of health care services for the indigent and the general community.

Description

The Hospital Board provides policy, institutional management and planning oversight, approves medical staff appointments and privileges, and ensures the hospital meets regulatory, clinical and community-service obligations

Service Focus

Governance, oversight and strategic direction for San Mateo Medical Center and its network of clinics — including policy decisions, medical-staff oversight, community representation, and ensuring access to care for county residents.

Membership

  • Up to nine members, per the SMMC Board bylaws. 
  • Composition: two members of the County Board of Supervisors; the County Manager or designee; the Chief of County Health; the CEO of SMMC; three medical-staff members (including Chief of Staff and other medical staff representatives); and one public member. 
  • Community member role is especially important: the public-member seat is intended to represent patients or family members and to serve as a liaison between community and Board.

Key Functions

  • Approves hospital policies, strategic planning and institutional management decisions. 
  • Oversees and approves medical-staff appointments and privileges according to hospital bylaws.
  • Represents community interests and ensures hospital responsiveness to patient needs — especially through the public-member seat.
  • Reviews operational performance, hospital management and compliance with regulatory and funding requirements.

Contact

mlee@smcgov.org