In this workshop we will examine all aspects of good governance. The sessions will enable you to explore  what represents good governance at an operational level so that you can apply the learning in your day to day work.

 

Each session will be divided into two main areas. In the first, we will consider the formal and structural context and administration of good governance: how the NHS is managed, inspected and regulated.

 

​In the second part you will focus on the practicalities of good governance. This includes considering what are the information and data requirements to ensure that you are able to report on the quality and safety of your services. This will also involve examining what meetings or other processes need to be in place for the collecting, dissemination and discussion of this information, how often they should convene, and how they should be managed.

 

​Finally, you will be involved in designing your own governance framework and be provided with a practical checklist to use in your day to day work

 

At the end of the session, you will have:

• explored what governance is

• an enhanced understanding of how the NHS, the trust and individual divisions and directorates are managed, and how that relates to your work area

• explored what is required for your role in providing and supporting good governance for your area

• covered the key skills and building blocks for establishing and maintaining good governance

• identified risk at an operational level, and considered how to prevent and reduce risk

• enhanced your understanding of what regulators, assessors and inspectors coming into your area will expect to see and observe