Strategic planning: Developing and implementing strategic plans and goals for the hospital, in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values. Financial management: Managing the hospital's budget, revenue, and expenses, monitoring financial performance, and making strategic financial decisions to ensure sustainability and efficiency. Human resources management: Recruiting, hiring, and managing staff across various departments, including physicians, nurses, administrative personnel, and support staff, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Facility management: Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of hospital facilities, including buildings, equipment, and grounds, to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Quality improvement: Implementing quality improvement initiatives and patient safety measures to enhance the quality of care delivered, minimize medical errors, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards. Patient care coordination: Facilitating the coordination of patient care across departments and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes. Regulatory compliance: Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and licensing requirements set forth by regulatory agencies such as the Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and state health departments. Information management: Overseeing the implementation and management of electronic health record (EHR) systems and other health information technologies to support efficient documentation, communication, and information sharing within the hospital. Stakeholder relations: Building and maintaining positive relationships with patients, families, healthcare providers, community organizations, and government agencies to foster collaboration and support the hospital's mission and objectives. Crisis management: Developing and implementing emergency preparedness plans and protocols to respond effectively to emergencies, disasters, or other crises that may arise within the hospital or community.