Board of Directors Meeting - 29 March 2012 - Devon Partnership ...

13DEVON PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUSTBOARD OF DIRECTORS - SUMMARY REPORTDate of Meeting: 29 March 2012Name of Report:Author:Approved by:Presented by:Risk Management Strategy, Policy and RiskAssessment ProcessBarry Barber, Clinical Risk ManagerQuality & Safety CommitteeDr Helen Smith, Co-Medical DirectorPurpose of the report:This document describes the Trust’s Risk Management Strategy and the frameworkfor the establishment and implementation of a risk management process. Thepurpose of this strategy and policy is to provide a framework for the establishmentand implementation of a risk management process which will support and assist inthe achievement of the Trust’s strategic objectives and the fulfilment of the Trust’sgovernance agenda.Key points:This policy revision has:Given the description of the process of risk management as an appendix ratherthan incorporating in the main body of the policyEnsured that the work improving the Assurance Framework/Risk Register atteam, LDU, Directorate and Corporate level, including committee structures andrisk escalation matrix, is reflected in policyIncorporated the role of the Operational Risk Committee as an important conduitfor risk management information and check in relation to assurance in relation torisk management.Action required, including Recommendations:The Board of Directors is requested to review and approve the policy.Links with the Assurance Framework (Risks, Controls and Assurance):Supports S6 on the Assurance Framework – Clinical Governance Structures andAssurance.Page 109 of 156