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172/12 b) A discussion followed covering: Query on key message. MD stated team is exceeding expectations on servicedelivery and that it should be a key concern for Board to ensure appropriatestaffing levels. Working hard to maintain appropriate staffing levels givenincreasing number of births. Discussing with the university to have two cohortsof midwives a year Number of midwives being trained will be driven by the LETB Consultant cover in labour ward. MD assured Board that cover is accessibleand believed to be sufficient New investment in obstetric theatre NHSLA level 3 work is ongoing. Financial reward of achieving this will be£0.5m and assessment will be in September 2013 Query about The Times article to reduce still births. MD stated the Trust’sstrategy is concentrated on ante-natal care and adherence to NICE guidance.MM noted that still births can be influenced by lifestyles Future requirement of obstetric and maternity services in the local healtheconomy and opportunity to influence service re-configuration.172/12 c) After discussion Trust Board: Congratulated the team on the achievements particularly around the Ghanaproject Agreed it would like to receive the dashboard as part of the performance report Noted and recognised that the service remains under pressure from increasedactivity and complexity, and that there is regular review and planning regardingstaffing and safety to ensure an effective and safe service Noted that the Maternity Service is working towards NHSLA accreditation atLevel 3, and that this will be assessed in 2013 Noted the current achievements, challenges and future developments of theMaternity Services.MD/JGMMu/MHGovernance173/12 Chief Executive’s Report (agenda item 6.1. Enclosure 6)a) MH stated that the report, which updates Board in accordance with StandingFinancial Instructions, is to note. There was a query on the purchase of a houseand MH replied that the Trust’s strategy is to purchase property bordering the siteto provide opportunity for site footprint expansion. Noted no consultantappointments to be ratified.173/12 b) Items for RatificationActions taken by the Chair as set in paragraphs 3.1.1 – 3.1.2 were ratified.174/12a)Infection Prevention & Control 2012/13 Quarter 2 Review and Matron Reportto include Health System Noro-Virus Action Plan (agenda item 6.2. Enclosure 7)JG introduced the paper which reports the 2012-13 Q2 infection preventionperformance within UHS, and quarter 2 Matron reports. Noted that Norovirusseason is starting. The Trust has been working hard with partners to have a robustplan to deal with the infection.4