Public BoD papers 28.04.22

GP asked about checks on people relating to their access to systems. ARP noted that there is no access to printing at home, staff can only connect to systems via VPN and those who have lots of access can only do so through 10 administrative accounts that are monitored very closely and audited. Our controls are very good. CH thanked ARP for his leadership and how he has dealt with legacy issues. Thanks were extended to NEDs for their support. As part of the process of recruitment to the CIO post Digital has moved into the Chief Operating Officer’s portfolio. EL also noted that whenever access is granted to anybody to internal systems this is monitored closely, and authorisation is needed. CO thanked ARP for the report. 12/22 Approvals a Board governance i Directors letters of representation General data protection requirement (GDPR) CO noted that the documents will be sent through to each Board member to sign and return. CO noted the requirement to confirm independence. This will be determined once the documents are completed and returned. b Annual reporting cycle 2022/23 RS noted that this is part of the normal governance process for the year. We need to cover these items as part of the requirements of our licence. Approved. c Corporate objectives and board assurance framework 2022/23 RS presented next year’s annual objectives in the context of a suspended planning arrangement due to the level 4 incident. The BAF for next year is presented that takes account of MIAA’s recommendations from their review in 2021/22. RS noted that we will look again at this after the July Board sessions when there is further clarity from NHSE around de-escalation and a new financial regime. Approved. 13/22 Board Assurance a Board assurance framework 2021/22 RS noted the BAF 2021/22. There are several updates to the risks, and this will be finalised and presented next month. No questions. b Staff engagement activities RS noted that this is a tracker of some of the engagement activities that have taken place across the Trust in recent months. This is not an exhaustive list. KR asked how many people attend the Medical Staff Committee. NB responded that it varies, the last meeting had about 30 consultants. BD noted that there are ii Register of directors’ interests iii Fit & proper persons declaration iv Declaration of independence v

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