1. Aims to test whether clinical governance arrangements are effective Identifies best practice and areas for improvement Interested in systems and processes needed to monitor and improve services and whether they are working and making a difference to patient care A CHI CLINICAL GOVERNANCE REVIEW

2. REMEMBER WHAT CLINICAL GOVERNANCE IS The framework through which NHS organisations and their staff are accountable for the quality of patient care. It covers the organisations systems and processes for monitoring and improving services.

3. Evidence, evidence and more evidence Extremely time consuming process Little they said was unexpected Handling the communication could have been better from our side You wont be able to predict what they will ask! OUR EXPERIENCE

4. Appoint a dedicated Manager Develop a strong bond with the Review Manager Pray for a good team of reviewers ELEMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL VISIT

5. Benchmarking of questions/standards Review extends well beyond just Clinical Governance Action planning day WHAT COULD BE DONE BETTER

6. Attention to the Action Plan is essential Communication of outcomes etc to Board, staff, GPs etc FOLLOW UP