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Transforming patient care using a clinical governance programme.

Val Parker1, Maurice Magner, Norbert Andersch

  • 1North East London Mental Health NHS Trust (NELMHT).

Professional Nurse (London, England)
|October 1, 2003
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A Clinical Governance Development Programme improved a psychiatric ward

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Clinical Governance

Background:

  • An acute inpatient psychiatric ward faced significant challenges including low staff morale, high turnover, and leadership deficits.
  • These issues negatively impacted patient care and ward operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a Clinical Governance Development Programme in addressing ward-specific problems.
  • To empower the ward team to identify and implement solutions.

Main Methods:

  • The ward team participated in a structured Clinical Governance Development Programme.
  • Problem-solving sessions involved the multidisciplinary team, patients, and carers.
  • Short- and long-term goals were collaboratively established.

Main Results:

  • The programme facilitated a thorough examination of the ward's issues.
  • Collaborative group work led to the identification of actionable solutions.
  • The process fostered goal setting for continuous improvement.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical Governance Development Programmes can effectively address complex challenges in inpatient psychiatric settings.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration, including patient and carer input, is crucial for successful problem-solving and goal achievement.
  • Implementing structured development programmes can enhance ward morale and reduce staff turnover.

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