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key strategic themes had been developed and the proposed model of monitoring progress
against each as detailed in the report.
Members discussed the current monitoring arrangements in place from Ward to Board for a
number of the key indicators detailed and agreed that, as appropriate detailed monitoring
arrangements were in place within the corporate reporting framework, a quarterly update
should be received by way of an exception report to the Board and the Executive
Management Board.
RESOLVED: Members received the report and approved the proposed monitoring
arrangements. The initial quarterly monitoring report will be presented
at the next Trust Board meeting.
TB/2012/138 END OF LIFE CARE STRATEGY
Mrs Wissett introduced the report outlining the refreshed end of life strategy which is
designed to improve the choices of the patients on end of life care pathways in line with the
National Cancer Strategy. Members noted that the strategy had wider implications than
cancer services and was being promoted in partnership with other organisations across
Pennine Lancashire.
Members discussed the recommendations contained within the report, particularly with
regard to the work of the Palliative Care Partnership Board and the End of Life Care Steering
Group. Members endorsed the recommendations of the report.
RESOLVED: Members received the report and endorsed the actions for delivering
improved end of life care to patients, carers and families.
TB/2012/139 INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE REPORT
a) Quality & Safety
Mrs Wissett advised members that with regards to the Monitor Compliance Framework, the
Trust was currently rated amber/green and was expected to achieve green status towards
the later part of the year. With regards to the Department of Health Operating Framework,
the Trust is categorised as “achieving”.
Members noted that the patient satisfaction scoring was consistently above target at 97%
and went on to discuss how this fluctuated across divisions according to the patient’s
perception of their involvement in their own care. Complaints were noted to have reduced
this month against the numbers for June.
Members received and noted the exception reports provided in relation to C Difficile rates
and pneumonia mortality and Mrs Schram advised members of the continuing work being
undertaken on a case by case basis to investigate mortality and ensure the dissemination of
learning across the organisation.
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