Week 2. Clinical Governance and Managment

Framework of Clinical Governance

A structure that facilitates the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care to patients.

Trust in Health Professionals

The confidence that patients and the community have in the ability of health professionals to provide high-quality care.

Risk Assessment

The process of identifying and evaluating the potential risks associated with a healthcare activity or decision.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

A systematic approach used to identify the underlying reasons for an incident or problem to prevent its recurrence.

Near Miss

An event that could have resulted in an accident, injury, or harm but did not, either by chance or timely intervention.

Contributing Factors

Elements that can lead to an incident or an adverse event in clinical practice.

Evidence-Based Practice

The conscientious use of current best evidence in making decisions about patient care.

Quality Improvement

Ongoing efforts to improve the quality of care and services through systematic changes.

Patient Safety

The prevention of errors and adverse effects to patients associated with healthcare.

What is clinical governance?

Clinical governance is the framework through which healthcare organizations are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high-quality care.

What are the components of clinical governance?

The five components of clinical governance are governance, leadership and culture; patient safety and quality improvement systems; clinical performance and effectiveness; safe environment for delivery of care; and partnering with consumers.

What does the NSQHS stand for?

NSQHS stands for National Safety and Quality Health Service.

What are the three tenets of the 2010 Australian Safety and Quality Framework for Healthcare?

The three tenets are consumer centered, driven by information, and organized for safety.

What role does human factors play in healthcare?

Human factors aim to minimize the risk of human error by understanding human capabilities and limitations, improving safety, efficiency, and performance in healthcare environments.

Describe the Three Bucket Model related to risk management.

The Three Bucket Model identifies three areas: the self bucket (individual's health and state), the context bucket (environment and organizational support), and the task bucket (complexity of the task) to analyze potential risks of error.

What are some examples of cognitive biases that can affect clinical decision making?

Examples include confirmation bias, anchoring bias, availability bias, overconfidence bias, and attribution bias.

What is the purpose of closed loop communication in healthcare?

Closed loop communication is used to ensure that messages are clearly understood and acknowledged, thereby preventing misunderstandings and errors.

Why is maintaining a culture of safety important in healthcare organizations?

A culture of safety encourages transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, which contributes to better patient outcomes and reduces the risk of harm.

What is the significance of continuous improvement in clinical governance?

Continuous improvement ensures that healthcare practices are regularly evaluated and enhanced based on the latest evidence and feedback, leading to better patient care.

Which standard relates to partnering with consumers? 

Standard 2

Which standard relates to medication safety? 

Standard 4

Which standard relates to Clinical Governance

Standard 1

Which standard relates to Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard

Standard 8