Clinical governance is “a system through which NHS organisations are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish.” (Scally and Donaldson 1998, p.61)
Health care organisations now have a duty to the communities they serve for maintaining the quality and safety of care. Whatever structures, systems and processes an organisation puts in place, it must be able to show evidence that standards are upheld.
The WTN takes this very seriously and encourages all participants to refer cases. This should include cases were things have progressed very effectively and those that they consider may have benefited from a different way of doing things. T
his allows an impartial review of the case, so that we may learn from it: to replicate the good and attempt to prevent the issues. This will ensure we are always providing the best possible care to all who sustain a traumatic injury in our area.
For the professional colleagues working in and with the Wessex Trauma Network teams, please use the form below to report something to the Clinical Governance Team.