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The impact of hospital CEO turnover in U.S. hospitals
(Archived Project)
Investigator (PI): Khaliq, Amir A
Performing Organization (PO): (Current): University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Public Health / (405) 271-2115
Supporting Agency (SA): American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Initial Year: 2004
Final Year: 2005
Record Source/Award ID: HSR/2004HMRAward
Award Type: Grant
Data Source: Nationwide mail-out survey of hospital CEOs and Board Chairs supplemented by secondary data sources such as the American Hospital Association (AHA) annual hospital survey data.
Number of Subjects: Approximately 3000-4000 hospital CEOs and the same number of Board Chairs
Population Base: National survey of non-governmental community-based not-for-profit or investor owned hospital CEOs and Board Chairs.
Study Population: CEOs and Board Chairs of approximately 4900 community hospitals in the U.S.
Abstract: The hospital CEO turnover being 14-18 percent per year, the study is a nationwide survey of hospital CEOs and Board Chairs to understand the impact of CEO turnover on the financial performance and quality of care at the parent institution. The study also seeks to assess the effect of CEO turnover on employee morale, medical staff relations and relations with the community served by the hospital. Through structured, close-ended mail-out questionnaires the study involves collection of recall and perceptional data on the voluntary or involuntary circumstances of CEO departure and its subsequent impact in the form of initiation, deferment or cessation of various activities such as strategic planning, organizational restructuring, business development, changes in workforce, community outreach and the mix of services offered. Information on specific and quantifiable performance indicators will be supplemented through identification and use of secondary data sources. The intent of the study is to find mechanisms to circumvent specific negative effects of planned or abrupt change in the leadership through better planning and prompt response to such events in an environment of uncertainty, changes and turbulence.
MeSH Terms:
  • Chief Executive Officers, Hospital /*supply & distribution
  • Community-Institutional Relations
  • * Economics, Hospital
  • Health Care Surveys
  • Hospital Administration /*economics
  • Humans
  • Organizational Culture
  • * Personnel Turnover
  • United States
Keywords:
  • research support, non-U.S. Gov't
Country: United States
State: Oklahoma
Zip Code: 73104
UI: 20044001
Project Status: Archived