Agenda and supporting papers - Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
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Item 12<br />
SUMMARY REPORT<br />
<strong>Trust</strong> Board<br />
5 th July2013<br />
Subject<br />
Prepared by<br />
Approved by<br />
Presented by<br />
Equality & Diversity Update<br />
Equality & Diversity Leads<br />
Director of HR & OD<br />
Director of HR & OD<br />
Purpose<br />
The purpose of this report is to initiate the work required to integrate <strong>and</strong><br />
embed equality <strong>and</strong> diversity strategically at Board level <strong>and</strong> as part of the<br />
core business of the <strong>Trust</strong>. The report will also inform the Board about the<br />
proposals for the implementation of the Board Inclusion Programme <strong>and</strong><br />
request support with this.<br />
Decision<br />
Approval<br />
Information<br />
Assurance<br />
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Corporate Objectives<br />
Quality Care Inspired People Healthy Organisation Innovate & Collaborate<br />
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Executive Summary<br />
This report offers detail on the current position of Equality <strong>and</strong> Diversity in the organisation. It<br />
identifies examples of good practice <strong>and</strong> how it can impact on patient <strong>and</strong> staff experiences. It<br />
demonstrates areas where there are obstacles to progress, i.e. where equality processes are<br />
not integrated into core business, as in the case of the equality assessments.<br />
It recommends that Equality <strong>and</strong> Diversity becomes part of core business which in turn<br />
facilitates compliance with the Equality Act 2010 <strong>and</strong> Public Sector Duty. The recently<br />
established Equality <strong>and</strong> Diversity Steering Group (EDSG) requires commitment from the<br />
senior management team to support delivery of the Equality Delivery System (EDS).This<br />
includes proposals for a Board Inclusion Development Programme, supported by the <strong>Plymouth</strong><br />
Way, to further develop a common culture of quality care.<br />
Quality Impact Assessment<br />
Fulfilling our equality obligations will ensure all patients can access consistent quality care<br />
Financial Impact Assessment<br />
Litigation costs<br />
Regulatory Impact Assessment<br />
Compliance with the Equality Act 2010 <strong>and</strong> Public Sector Duty<br />
Key Recommendations<br />
The <strong>Trust</strong> Board is asked to:<br />
1. Support the principal of equality & diversity becoming part of the <strong>Trust</strong>’s core business.<br />
2. Support proposals for a Board Inclusion Development Programme<br />
3. Support the utilisation of <strong>Trust</strong> surveys, complaints <strong>and</strong> incidents to identify trends <strong>and</strong><br />
the interventions required<br />
4. Support the <strong>Plymouth</strong> Way in embedding the values in the <strong>Trust</strong> <strong>and</strong> allowing the<br />
appropriate challenge of behaviours <strong>and</strong> attitudes<br />
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