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Maternity Services Assurance Framework 2012-13
September 2012
Introduction
This report sets out an assurance framework for patient safety and minimum quality standards at BHRUT. This framework compliments a range of
other assurances both commissioners and the trust boards already have in place.
From 1 st April 2012 Maternity Services is moving back to ward business as normal. However BHRUT will need to continue to provide assurance to
external organisations such as NELC, that the services remain safe.
Following discussions at the monthly NELC Cluster & BHRUT Maternity Sub Group Meeting it was agreed that BHRUT would devise a Maternity
Services Assurance Framework based on several indicators including:
• Key Performance Indicators
• Workforce
• Governance
• Demand and Activity
• Patient experience
Governance Arrangements
Both the trust and the PCT boards have established committees which focus on safety and clinical governance. However, the assurance
framework below outlines how the priority areas will be scrutinised and monitored.
Interim Chairman: George Wood
Chief Executive: Averil Dongworth