Risk Management Annual Report - August 2009 ... - NHS Lanarkshire

Risk Management
Annual Report
2008 – 09
Performance for Year 2008 – 09
Risk Management Strategy Review
The NHSL Risk Management Strategy was reviewed in September 2006, consulted
on through the organisation and endorsed by the Risk Management Steering Group
in December 2006. Further scheduled review was undertaken between October –
December 2008 as part of the updating of the Risk Management Guidance Manual.
The Strategy sets out:
◦ Risk Management Guiding Principles
◦ Aims & Objectives
◦ Scheme of Delegation
◦ Implementation of the Strategy & Framework
◦ Communication of the Strategy Framework Progress
◦ Risk Management Steering Group Terms of Reference
Implementation/Communication
The Strategy has been extensively communicated through Strategic, Divisional &
Operational Groups/Committees and is also available via the Risk Management web
page on Firstport, with wider direct availability across all wards and departments via the
Risk Management Guidance Manual and associated CD Rom.
The dedicated Risk Management web page has been live since May 2007 and enables
access to the Strategy, Risk Management Annual Reports, Annual Work Plans, RMSG
minutes, forthcoming events, relevant risk, safety and governance articles, a ‘How To?’
section and direct links to other associated internal and external web sites:
◦ National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA)
◦ Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
◦ Willis – Clinical Negligence & other Risks Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS)
◦ Occupational Health & Safety (SALUS)
◦ Scottish Patient Safety Alliance (SPSA)
◦ Internal Scottish Patient Safety Programme Page
◦ Institute for Health Improvement (IHI)
◦ NHS Quality Improvement Scotland
◦ DATIX
◦ Internal Medical Education
◦ Internal Clinical Governance
This year, effective from February 2009, the Caledonian University has been added as a
direct link for staff seeking out courses to meet their risk management and governance
training needs, resulting from several requests made to the department from senior
managers.
Performance for Year 2008 – 09
5