Clinical Governance are those systems and procedures that ensure we are offering the best quality care in the most effective way, the 'Guardians of quality healthcare' if you like

Effective Clinical Governance ensures:

• continuous improvement of patient services and care
  
• a patient centred approach that includes treating patients courteously, involving them in decisions about their care and keeping them informed
  
• a commitment to quality, which ensures that health professionals are up to date in their practices and properly supervised where necessary
  
• a reduction of the risk from clinical errors and adverse events as well as a commitment to learn from mistakes and share that learning with others

Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) - Clinical Governance Review Framework

How this is done

We support effective Clinical Governance by co-ordinating:

• Risk Management (Risk Management Strategy)
• Complaints/Litigation
• Clinical Audit and Evaluation
• Research & Development
• Meaningful involvement of patients/public