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<strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Directors</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong>, <strong>29</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>2012</strong>Agenda Item 13Risk Management StrategyThe Trust is committed to the management <strong>of</strong> risk, both clinical and non-clinical,throughout the organisation in order to:Ensure that the safety <strong>of</strong> people in receipt <strong>of</strong> services is promoted whilst maintaining arecovery focussed approach.Ensure that risk to the quality and delivery <strong>of</strong> services are minimised.Protect the services, reputation and finances <strong>of</strong> the Trust.Create a culture where staff acknowledge risk as the responsibility <strong>of</strong> everyone, andwhich also supports the provision <strong>of</strong> realistic resources, training and information.Ensure the Trust meets its statutory obligations.In order to achieve this, the Trust has the following objectives:To understand the risks the Trust faces, their causes and how they may be controlled.To identify, control, eliminate or reduce to an acceptable level all risks which mayadversely affect the quality <strong>of</strong> care or the health, safety and welfare <strong>of</strong> those in receipt<strong>of</strong> services, their supporters, staff and members <strong>of</strong> the public, and the ability <strong>of</strong> the Trustto provide a quality service.To develop and maintain a positive image and public confidence by building a safeorganisation.To work together with partnership organisations and agencies to ensure a cohesive andcoherent approach to the management <strong>of</strong> risks.Responsibility for implementation <strong>of</strong> the strategy will be through the:Chief Executive who has overall accountability for risk management.Executive <strong>Directors</strong> with delegated responsibility for co-ordinating and implementingrisk management throughout the organisation.Quality & Safety Committee which has the responsibility to consider, monitor andreview the significant risks identified within the combined Trust Assurance Framework &Risk Register for quality and safety related risks, providing quarterly reports andassurance to the Audit Committee.Development and ratification <strong>of</strong> associated policies, procedures and guidelines to assiststaff and others in the control and supervision <strong>of</strong> risks.Use <strong>of</strong> training, learning and development in order to integrate risk management intoeveryday Trust activities.Chief Executive:Chair:Page 113 <strong>of</strong> 156

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