Clinical governance

definition of clinical governance and accountability will be explored and discussed using a literature search. A case example will be used and briefly discuss the accountability of the nurse and other health professionals of professional standards, local polices and law. Confidentiality has been maintained within the use of the case example. A literature search was carried out for clinical governance using the British Nursing Index (BNI). Results originated from 9,616 when ‘Clinical Governance’ was inputted

Introduction In the United Kingdom, the concept of clinical governance was first published in the document “The New NHS: Modern, Dependable” (Department of Health, 1997).From the beginning until today, there are multiple different approaches and variety of definitions related to clinical governance. This report seeks to critically evaluate some of the principles and patterns regarding to clinical governance. Policies of Clinical Governance “Clinical Governance describes the structure processes and culture

Critically analyse how clinical governance can ensure accountability of individuals and teams and that nursing practice is safe and of a high standard? As Defined by Scally and Donaldson 1998, clinical governance is: “A framework through which NHS organisations are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish” (NHS Executive, 1998). The aim of the NHS

Governance for Safety and Quality in Health Service Organisations Dwyer, A.J., Becker, G., Hawkins, C., McKenzie, L., Wells, M., 2012. Engaging medical staff in clinical governance: introducing new technologies and clinical practice into public hospitals. Aust. Health Rev. 36, 43-48. The authors evaluate effective and successful clinical governance process for introducing new technologies and clinical practice into Melbourne Health (MH), a major tertiary teaching hospital. The researchers use data

Clinical Governance and Risk Management have become increasingly important over the last decade in the various fields of nursing. The development of the concept of clinical governance will be discussed and how it can be facilitated into practice with relation to learning disabilities nursing. Clinical Governance was first introduced in the White Paper ‘The New NHS: Modern, dependable’ (DoH, 1997). Donaldson (1998) viewed clinical governance as the vehicle to achieve, locally, continuous improvements

HNN320: Leadership and Clinical Governance Assessment Task 1 In the healthcare setting the registered nurse (RN) is required to assume a leadership position, the RN needs exhibit numerous leadership skills to effectively lead within a healthcare team. This paper will reflect upon and critically discuss the leadership role of the RN in ensuring quality and safe patient care, with ideas drawn from the Dr Lucy Cuddihy interviews (2015). Effective communication is an essential leadership skill that

education of nurses at an organisational level to ensure staffs are clear about what should be documented and how this is best done (Cunningham, Kennedy, Nwolisa, Callard & Wike, 2012). Though different studies revealed that a large proportion of clinical incidents results from incomplete handover (Manser & Foster, 2011; Smits et al., 2010; Briner, Manser & Kessler, 2013) there are, however, studies that also show ways of improving handover communication (Berkenstadt et

duration of a session, and there was no additional charge for an extended period of consultation. Patients could come on the same day after telephonic discussion with administrative staff or doctor. Our clinical staff was given regular training and update to identify patients with urgent need and clinical care. There was four nursing staff that was well trained to recognize serious medical problems. They worked in a shift; liaise with GP’s and administrative staff. They were trained to provide primary

change An early definition of clinical governance is “a system through which NHS organisations are accountable for continually improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish” (Scally & Donaldson, 1998). Clinical governance has been at the top of the NHS agenda for several years, it incorporates 6 main components which are: risk management, clinical audit, education training and

illustrates the strengths and weakness of clinical governance in relation to medicinal aspect and how it is reflected by writer’s experience as a medical officer. Writer believes that discussion of the concepts of governance and management is important for this report. As history always plays a vital part in any area, therefore contemporary health service delivery of New Zealand is discussed with its brief history. Writer has also differentiated the between governance and management which is very important