Quality governance reviews
Quality improvement, patient safety, learning from deaths, clinical effectiveness
The Healthcare Governance Academy delivers high-impact Quality Governance Reviews that provide healthcare providers with clear assurance and practical insight into how effectively quality, safety and patient experience are governed. Our reviews give boards confidence that the right systems, behaviours and oversight are in place to identify risk early, drive improvement and deliver consistently safe, high-quality care.
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Our Quality Governance Reviews examine how quality is led from the board through to the frontline. We assess the effectiveness of governance structures, reporting and assurance processes, the use of data and intelligence, and the extent to which quality and safety are genuinely prioritised in decision-making. By triangulating evidence from documentation, performance information and senior-level interviews, we provide a robust, evidence-based view of how well quality governance is working in practice.
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Crucially, our approach is developmental as well as independent. We do not simply identify gaps — we help boards understand the underlying causes and what good looks like in high-performing organisations. Each review results in clear, prioritised recommendations that are practical, proportionate and tailored to the provider’s context, supporting immediate improvement as well as longer-term governance maturity.
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Our reviewers bring deep NHS and healthcare leadership experience, ensuring our findings are credible, insightful and aligned to regulatory expectations, including the CQC Single Assessment Framework. Whether preparing for inspection, responding to regulatory feedback, or seeking board-level assurance, the Healthcare Governance Academy supports providers to strengthen quality governance, reduce risk and maintain a relentless focus on safe, effective and compassionate care.