League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Alameda County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Jordan Battani Answers Questions Candidate for Director; City of Alameda Health Care District

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Alameda and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. (Most pressing problem) What is the single most pressing problem facing the Alameda Healthcare District in the next 24 months and how would you work with your elected colleagues to solve it?

Financial and operational sustainability is the single biggest issue facing the Alameda Healthcare District in the next 24 months, and for the foreseeable future. To ensure that we achieve that goal, it will be critical for the elected board members to work effectively with hospital staff, physicians, local and regional leaders and other healthcare providers to develop and launch programs and services that meet community healthcare needs, and provide solid financial performance.

2. (Good government) What steps will you take to assure transparency and open decision-making processes?

One of my important responsibilities in my role on the City of Alameda Healthcare District Board is to raise public awareness about Alameda Hospital and the programs and services it offers. That means conducting our deliberations and decision-making in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and making continuous improvements in the tools and technology we use to make our meetings accessible to everyone. Maybe most important it also means making myself available for discussion and dialogue with members of the community.

3. (City-Healthcare District cooperation) How might the Healthcare District and the City work more effectively together?

The City of Alameda and the Health Care District have the health and safety of Alameda residents and visitors as common goals. Obvious opportunities for collaboration with the Hospital are in the areas overseen by the City's Social Service Human Relations Board and the Economic Development Commission.

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