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176/12 b) A discussion followed covering: C.Diff target identified in Annual Plan as a risk in Q3. JH reported that the trustis still working hard to deliver within target No guarantee that will achieve ED target in Q3. Working as hard as possiblebut extremely challenging and finding it hard to gain support from partners torelease beds in the hospital Waits – JH stated that she is seeking to implement plans and reduce waits andis working with commissioners to achieve this. Aiming for an average of 14week wait. Plans to be considered by Strategy and Finance Committee Definition of re-attendance and whether this is appropriate. Noted that mainarea of re-attendance is in Eye Casualty.176/12 c) After discussion Trust Board: Noted this report, in particular 18 week incompletes future performance, Strokeperformance and Emergency Department performance Considered that there is appropriate assurance regarding current and futureperformance Noted performance risks across each quarter in 2012/13 Did not request any further plans to mitigate these risks Considered performance for Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 13/14 to support themonitor submission Requested that Strategy and Finance Committee consider plans to reducewaits.177/12a)Key Performance Indicators for Month 7(agenda item 7.2. Enclosure 10)JH noted that this is the second such report and includes new KPIs requested bythe October Board. The report provides a summary of the Trust’s performanceagainst a range of high level internal key performance indicators agreed by theTrust Board. JH noted that performance has improved and that a key concern isworkforce and staff experience re sickness and staff turnover.177/12 b) A discussion followed covering:JG noted the need to understand staff sickness and any potential actions by theTrust which could be undertaken to address. Will be considering exit interviewdata. To be scrutinised by Audit and Assurance CommitteeNumber of staff increasing which is reflective of issues discussed earlier in theBoard and impact on patient safety R&D performance improved but recruitment to studies remains a concern.Some risk that will not achieve the year end targets. IC noted that some currentstudies require a smaller cohort therefore need to identify more studies tomaintain the number of participants. Will not impact upon application forAcademic Health Science NetworkEconomic situation and impact upon research funding and projects. MM notedthat charitably funded studies have dropped slightly but bio-medicine fundingremains relatively constant.177/12 c) After discussion Trust Board: Requested deep dive in Audit and Assurance Committee re staff sickness andturnover Noted the Key Performance Indicators Report Considered that there is appropriate assurance regarding current and futureperformance.JH/NMJG6