Board of Directors papers 271022

Agenda item 34/22a

Meeting of the Board of Directors Thursday 27 th October 2022 Quality Assurance Committee report – September 2022

1 Introduction The Quality Assurance Committee took place on 22 nd September 2022. The following summary gives the Board information on the items that were considered, and any actions required by the Board. 2 Quality Assurance Committee agenda items The items listed below were all presented to the Quality Assurance Committee for assurance in September: Agenda item BAF reference Assurance rating given Associated action (where applicable) and/or comments to note Research & Innovation Good regular attendance at R&I Divisional Boards. Current staffing level and vacancies have an impact on CRF capacity.

Governance Six Monthly Report

2.1

Medium

Action: Assurance on PPIE comparisons against other organisations to be provided at next meeting. Challenges around complaint response timescales discussed and staffing recruited to help, response times are now improving. Friends and Family Test results 95-96% positive. 12 months to complete Patient Safety Incident Framework (PSIF). Proactive action and good learning noted. Self-assessment in progress and to be submitted by 28 th October deadline. Assurance level will be assessed at November meeting.

Patient Safety and Experience Quarterly Report (April – June 2022) Serious Incident Panels Report Q1 NHSE’s Emergency Preparedness, Resilience & Response

1.2 & 1.3

High

1.2 & 1.3

High

N/A

N/A

Framework Compliance Review

The Committee Chair will note any actions required by Board and make escalations to Board as necessary. 3 Recommendation The Board are asked to note the reports received for assurance by the Quality Assurance Committee in September 2022.

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