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1 – 1 of 1Matthew Peak, Rebecca Burke, Steven Ryan, Karen Wratten, Rick Turnock and Christopher Vellenoweth
To provide an overview of a model for clinical governance in the National Health Service that incorporates continuous improvement and innovation as a core theme.
Abstract
Purpose
To provide an overview of a model for clinical governance in the National Health Service that incorporates continuous improvement and innovation as a core theme.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper considers the core functions of clinical governance and how these are related to established structures and roles within the modern NHS. A case study approach is used to describe the implementation of a theoretical model in a large teaching NHS Trust.
Findings
A clinical governance cycle is described that comprises three functional domains: accountability, assurance, and innovation. For each domain there is a definable outcome and a key role. Critical success factors for implementation of the model are described.
Originality/value
This paper introduces a new model for clinical governance that focuses on continuous improvement. The paper will be of particular interest to managers and lead clinicians responsible for the development of robust systems for clinical governance and modernisation in the NHS.
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