The challenges of an integrated governance process in healthcare
Clinical Governance: An International Journal
ISSN: 1477-7274
Article publication date: 7 April 2015
Abstract
Purpose
Dysfunctional governance processes have contributed to catastrophic healthcare system failures due to discordance between clinical and corporate governance processes. The emergence of an integrated governance approach endeavours to overcome the traditional boundaries between corporate and clinical governance systems, to enhance understanding and transparency in the organisations approach to service provision. The purpose of this paper is to discusses the attributes of an integrated governance approach and its contribution to enhancing service delivery.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper provides an overview of the governance approaches and the emergence of integrated governance to improve overall service delivery.
Findings
An integrated governance approach erodes the traditional boundaries that exist within the complex healthcare system. This allows for a greater understanding of healthcare strategies and organisational objectives, and the dissemination of these throughout the organisation. Further, enhancing awareness within the clinical setting of the core attributes of the organisation and for the upper echelons of management to have a greater understanding of the clinical issues. Integrated governance acknowledges the contribution of all stakeholders including consumers in safe guarding the delivery of healthcare and its standards.
Originality/value
This paper contributes to the discussion and debate regarding governance approaches and how these are situated in enhancing organisational performance.
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Citation
Delaney, L. (2015), "The challenges of an integrated governance process in healthcare", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 20 No. 2, pp. 74-81. https://doi.org/10.1108/CGIJ-02-2015-0005
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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