Enclosure 13 - Clinical Audit Strategy - ES&Paper - BA

Enclosure 13 Trust Board Meeting Agenda Item 5.10Wednesday, 28 January 2004 SUNDERLAND TEACHING PRIMARY CARE TRUST Draft Interim Clinical Audit Strategy Executive Summary 1. Introduction It is incumbent on the TPCT to ensure that it provides safe, effective and high quality services to its population. Arguably Clinical Audit not only provides the bedrock to clinical governance but also is a key mechanism to identify and exemplify quality of care. Therefore it is crucial to have a clear and workable strategy, which will embed Clinical Audit both within the TPCT and the wider primary care team. Supporting the continued development of the Clinical Audit work will be a Research and Audit Committee who will contribute to an annual Clinical Audit work plan informed by Corporate Objectives, results from Local Patient Surveys and recommendations from relevant sources (which include the Clinical Governance Action Committee, Risk Management Committee, Developing Excellence and Learning Committee, Primary Care and National Audit requirements). The Clinical Audit Strategy will make a significant contribution to the overarching Clinical Governance Strategy. 2. Content of the Draft Strategy Document The attached draft strategy has been developed to provide clear process and protocols to embed quality clinical audit ...