Join Our Board of Trustees
The Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees thanks the residents of the Upper Peninsula for making Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital one of the top rural health facilities in the United States.
Our mission is to provide quality health and wellness services to the people of our region. Your participation and use of our services bring our motto to reality, that “we will be the trusted first choice for our patients, staff, and physicians.”
Responsibilities of Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping the future of our community hospital. As neighbors, family members, and friends, our board members represent the very community we serve. Their leadership ensures our hospital remains strong, responsive, and aligned with the needs of those who rely on us.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Governance
Our board members are our community — they are neighbors, family members, and friends who share a profound commitment to the health and success of our community hospital. Their service helps ensure we remain a trusted, reliable resource for those who depend on us.
Our board defines the mission, vision, and long-term strategic direction of the hospital, helping guide our organization with clarity and purpose.
Financial Oversight
Board members approve budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure the responsible stewardship of hospital resources.
Quality & Safety Assurance
They oversee clinical quality and patient safety standards, supporting ongoing performance improvement initiatives to ensure exceptional care.
Executive Leadership
The board is responsible for hiring, evaluating, and supporting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ensuring strong leadership across the organization.
Compliance & Risk Management
They ensure adherence to all legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements—including critical standards such as HIPAA.
Medical Staff Credentialing
Our board approves medical staff appointments and oversees privileging to maintain high clinical standards.
Community Representation
As community ambassadors, board members help assess local health needs and ensure hospital services remain aligned with those needs.
Fiduciary Duty
They uphold strict duties of care and loyalty, always acting in the best interest of the institution and the community it serves.
Common Responsibilities in Meetings
- Preparing for and actively participating in board and committee meetings
- Reviewing meeting minutes, financial statements, and quality indicators
- Supporting fundraising and philanthropic initiatives that strengthen our mission
