Paper 02 - NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

2.9 Future Work ProgrammeAs described above the workstreams for the SPSP are continuing to grow. Theadditional programmes anticipated in the following twelve months will each bringchange packages and measurement plans for testing and implementation. Thesewill also become part of the measurement and monitoring programme nationally asthe programmes progress.Anticipation of the growing patient safety improvement programmes has led to therevision and restructuring of the approach taken by the Clinical Improvement Unit(CIU) to manage the support, coordination and reporting of progress from acrossthe Health Board. Annex 1 outlines the restructuring of SPSP programmemanagement and coordination in NHS Ayrshire and Arran.3. Proposal3.1 The Clinical Governance Committee have considered the progress across theSPSP work streams and have asked that a plan and timeline for spread of the 5original workstreams be developed and presented for revision and or approval atthe Clinical Governance Committee on Wednesday 20 th June 2012The Clinical Governance Committee also supported the proposed approach to therestructuring of SPSP programme management and coordination in NHS Ayrshireand Arran.4. Engagement and consultation on development of the proposal4.1 The content of this report is a reflection of discussions between staff inthe Healthcare Quality, Governance and Standards Unit, ClinicalImprovement Unit and the Continuous Clinical Improvement Board andClinical Governance Committee.5. Resource implications and identified source of funding5.1 All of the proposals within this paper will be delivered within existingresources, taking account of the need to deliver cash releasing efficiencysavings. The reduction of rates of harm will have a positive impact onlength of stay and cost of care episodes.6. Risk assessment and mitigation6.1 Systems, processes and structures are being implemented to ensure that allknown risks to the delivery of the quality ambitions are being mitigated.7. Impact assessment and consequential changes proposed to mitigateadverse impacts identified7.1 This is an internal document that does not require impact assessment.6 of 8