What is NHS governance framework?
The governance framework The Audit Commission (2002) defined governance within the NHS as: “The systems and processes by which health bodies lead, direct and control their functions, in order to achieve organisational objectives and by which they relate to their partners and wider community.”
What is the NHS Digital strategy?
The NHS Digital data and information strategy, signed off by the board in November 2016, aims to enable the health and care system to provide the best possible services and to achieve world class health outcomes.
What is clinical governance strategy?
Clinical governance is a framework through which NHS organisations are accountable for clinical performance, underpinning quality and continuous improvement. It exists to safeguard high standards of care, and provide an environment in which excellence can flourish.
Is NHS Digital part of the NHS?
NHS Digital (formerly HSCIC) uses information and technology to improve health and care. NHS Digital is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.
What is the purpose of NHS Digital?
NHS Digital is the national information and technology partner for the health and care system. Our systems and information help doctors, nurses and other health care professionals improve efficiency and make care safer.
What is meant by the term information governance?
Gartner defines information governance as the specification of decision rights and an accountability framework to ensure appropriate behavior in the valuation, creation, storage, use, archiving and deletion of information.
Why do we need clinical governance in the NHS?
NHS staff need to ensure that the appropriate systems and processes are in place to monitor clinical practice and safeguard high quality of care. Clinical governance is central to the UK Government’s agenda to ensure that quality of care becomes a key driver in the development of health services.
How is NHS Digital funded?
What is the NHS Digital data and Information Strategy?
The NHS Digital data and information strategy, signed off by the board in November 2016, aims to enable the health and care system to provide the best possible services and to achieve world class health outcomes.
Who is responsible for the NHS’s IT strategy?
NHS England is responsible for the NHS’s IT Strategy which rests with me, as National Director for Operations and Information.
Who is the target audience for the NHS Digital Strategy?
NHS Digital’s partners across the health and care system are also a key audience. Our customers and those using data to make a difference to day-to-day services in the health and care system will benefit from this strategy.
Who is the National Director of operations and information at NHS England?
Matthew Swindells is NHS England’s National Director: Operations and Information. He joined NHS England in May 2016 from the Cerner Group and his role as Senior Vice President for Population Health and Global Strategy.