1. Annual Quality Statement
NHS Wales Communications Study Day – Tuesday 26 November 2013
NHS Wales’
Annual Quality Statement
Presenter: Mrs Jan Davies, Director, 1000 Lives Improvement

2. The journey
1000 Lives Campaign – a public conversation on safety and quality.
The Quality Delivery Plan.
Delivering Safe Care, Compassionate Care.
The Annual Quality Statement.
NHS Wales’ Annual Quality Statement

3. The NHS Wales’ Annual Quality Statement
Announced January 2013.
A new system for health boards and trusts to provide direct accountability to the public for the services they provide.
‘Not just another report’ or PR exercise.
NHS Wales’ Annual Quality Statement

4. The aim
To give patients easy access to a range of information about the services available to them – and how well those services are performing.
To provide greater transparency to help drive up performance across NHS Wales.
To identify clear improvement priorities.
NHS Wales’ Annual Quality Statement

5. Where we are ...
All organisations have now completed their Annual Quality Statements.
Peer to peer learning groups taking place in November/December.
Feedback to the Minister.
Annual Quality Statement Learning Event – Wednesday 8 January, Cardiff.
NHS Wales’ Annual Quality Statement

6. The opportunity
To share organisation’s commitment to focus on quality.
To share both a local and national story.
To illustrate a consistent approach to assurance – from the board across the organisation.
NHS Wales’ Annual Quality Statement

7. Over to you ...
Sharing your statement with the public to support and facilitate a culture of openness, honesty and transparency.
Developing future Annual Quality Statements for your organisation.
Focussing on the successes, challenges and your organisation’s improvement priorities.
See you on the 8 January!
NHS Wales’ Annual Quality Statement