Current status of the good practices of corporate governance in the foundations of the health sector in the Quindío department

Abstract

This research article focuses on a diagnosis of the current status of the implementation of good corporate governance practices in the foundations that develop health activities located in the department of Quindío, for which, the description of the subjects was initially made that fulfilled the selection parameters according to the object of study. Subsequently, the regulatory framework applicable to the foundations was identified and the survey for the collection of information was constructed, the foregoing on the external circular No. 0007 of june 30, 2017 of the National Health Superintendence, which regulates the issues related to the code of conduct and good corporate governance. As a general result of the investigation, it is evident that the foundations do not have defined and solid structures that integrate mechanisms and good practices of good corporate governance. So that the compliance with the measures recommended by the circular is being carried out partially and only in relation to aspects of mandatory compliance stipulated by other regulatory entities, such as the statutes and other guidelines that make up the conformation of the legal personality of any type of organization.