SAQ 319 – Administration – clinical governance in a rural ED

Administration – clinical governance in a rural ED.

a. Definition

• A system in which the governing body, managers, clinicians, and staff share responsibility and accountability.
• It focuses on care quality, continuous improvement, risk minimisation, and an environment of excellence for patients and consumers.

b. Pillars

• Patient and public involvement.
• Information and IT.
• Risk management.
• Audit.
• Training and education.
• Clinical effectiveness and research.
• Staff management.

c. Research versus audit

• Research asks: what is the right thing to do?
• Audit asks: are we doing the right thing?