What is Healthcare Governance?
‘A systematic approach to quality assurance and improvement…above all, Healthcare Governance is about changing organisational culture…away from a culture of blame to one of learning so that quality infuses all aspects of the organisation’s work’. Department of Health NHS Plan 2000. It can be expressed as a framework for continuously improving and safeguarding the quality of care we give to our patients. At Milton Keynes Hospital we work to promote this through the seven areas of the Standards for Better Health. • Safety • Clinical and Cost Effectiveness (includes clinical audit) • Governance • Patient Focus • Accessible and responsive care • Care, environment and facilities • Public Health The Trust’s vision is to be the hospital of choice for the people of Milton Keynes and the surrounding area. We are committed to maintaining a high standard of care and developing services which takes into account all of the above areas. We have an overall Healthcare Governance Strategy. Who is respo
