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Hospital governance structure template

A hospital's governance shows how decisions and assurance move between the board and the wards. This example lays out an acute hospital in layers: the board and its quality, audit, finance and people committees, the executive team, and four clinical divisions with their main services, with assurance reported up and accountability delegated down.

This is a planning example for process improvement, not clinical guidance. Follow your organisation's policies and clinical protocols.

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Hospital governance structure example showing board and four committees, executive team, clinical divisions and their services
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Match your committees

    Rename the committees to match your board's terms of reference. Some trusts have separate committees for performance or digital.

  2. List the divisions

    Group services into the divisions your hospital uses and note who leads each one.

  3. Show how assurance flows

    Use the board to explain which committee receives which reports, so staff know where their data ends up.

Questions about this template

Can I show my own trust's committees?

Yes. Rename the committee boxes under the board and add or remove ones to match your structure, keeping the assurance lines pointing back to the board.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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