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PHT Public Trust Board Papers March 2011.pdf - Plymouth Hospitals

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DETAILED REPORT<br />

<strong>Trust</strong> <strong>Board</strong> (Part 1) 25 <strong>March</strong> 2011<br />

Subject<br />

Prepared by<br />

Approved by<br />

Presented by<br />

Chief Executive’s Report<br />

Chief Executive<br />

Chief Executive<br />

Chief Executive<br />

Purpose<br />

To update the <strong>Board</strong> on important current issues.<br />

Background<br />

In the last month the focus of the executive team has mainly been on two issues: ensuring<br />

that the <strong>Trust</strong> complies with the compliance action of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in<br />

relation to theatre safety and the completion of the annual operational plan, budget and<br />

savings programme. The annual operating plan is covered elsewhere on this agenda.<br />

The focus has now moved to ensuring that the delivery arrangements are in place for<br />

implementing the Operating Plan; both the quality and the business improvement<br />

dimensions. The team will also be focusing on taking forward the leadership development<br />

programme discussed by the <strong>Board</strong> last month.<br />

The highlight of the month has been the success of the Infection Control Team winning the<br />

national Nursing Times/Health Service Journal Patient Safety Award in the Infection Control<br />

and Hygiene Category. This is a tremendous achievement and reflects the hard work of the<br />

team (led by Claire Haill and Peter Jenks) and the many staff involved in the surgical<br />

infection surveillance programme for which the award was won.<br />

Patient safety is the top priority of the <strong>Trust</strong> and it is good to be able to show this through a<br />

high profile result such as this.<br />

Theatre Safety<br />

Last month I reported on the compliance action taken by the Care Quality Commission. The<br />

warning issued to the <strong>Trust</strong> required the organisation to be able to demonstrate compliance<br />

with “Outcome 4” by 22 <strong>March</strong>. When the <strong>Board</strong> meets it is possible that the CQC will have<br />

revisited the <strong>Trust</strong>. If so, there will be a verbal update at the meeting.<br />

The CQC will also be providing a full report of the visit that took place on the 16 February. It<br />

is likely that they will require an action plan to address other concerns raised in this report<br />

which were not covered in the warning already issued. The <strong>Trust</strong> is in regular contact with<br />

the CQC and has a clear idea of the actions which are likely to be required and is also<br />

addressing these.<br />

There has been a significant focus on ensuring that the weaknesses identified by the CQC<br />

are addressed. The programme is being led by Paul McArdle (Assistant Medical Director). A<br />

comprehensive action plan has been drawn up and is being monitored by a task group<br />

chaired by the Chief Executive. The action plan includes the development and<br />

implementation of a new, more comprehensive version of the WHO checklist, and the<br />

communication of this new version to all relevant staff. This is supported by training and<br />

discussion with key staff.<br />

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