Board Member criteria and attributes have been identified by the HLAC
Nominating Committee and will be considered in the HLAC Board Member Candidate selection process.
1. Demonstrates
leadership commitment and involvement with a strong working knowledge
of healthcare organizations. Examples include, but are not limited to,
service on committees, task forces, etc.
2. Recognized leader with strong working knowledge in the laundry and textile processing discipline.
3. Community
leadership, such as service on municipal, charitable, or school boards
of directors, scouting leader, youth group facilitator, etc.
4. Relevant
expertise in the disciplines of organizational management. Examples
include, but are not limited to, working knowledge of marketing and
branding, component relations (relationships between other
organizations, healthcare departments or disciplines), etc.
5. Commitment
to participate in two (2) in-person board of director meetings and
regular participation in monthly conference calls. (Board Members who
miss 3 consecutive Board meetings or a total of four (4) meetings within
a 12-month period can be dismissed from the Board per HLAC Bylaws.)
Board members are assisted with reimbursement for the in-person board
meetings.
6. Ability
to dedicate three (3) to four (4) hours per week to HLAC business
including appropriate time for meeting preparation and committee
projects assignments.
7. Positive
leadership attributes: Emotional intelligence, ability to work
collaboratively, and engage in appropriate debate and discussion.
8. Visionary
and strategic thinker. Demonstrates ability for new and innovative
ideas within their sphere of influence. Examples include, but are not
limited to, strategic planning and future focus, risk taking and an
entrepreneurial spirit.