
By Dr. Vernette Grant, DBA, MHA — creator of the PPTO Framework (People–Process–Technology–Operations).
The PPTO Framework at a glance.
A single-page visual overview of Dr. Vernette Grant's peer-reviewed PPTO Framework for ethical AI governance.
This one-pager covers:
What PPTO stands for — People, Process, Technology, Operations
What each pillar addresses — the core governance questions within each domain
How the pillars connect — why all four must work together for responsible AI
Where to start — a recommended entry point based on organizational maturity
Based on the PPTO Framework published in the Open Journal of Business and Management (Grant, V. and Levasseur, R., 2026) and the book Ethical AI in Healthcare: A PPTO Governance Playbook for Hospital and Health System Leaders.
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