The accountability framework for NHS trust boards

This framework sets out how the NHS Trust Development Authority will work with NHS trusts on a day-to-day basis, how it will assess their progress and how it will provide the development support each organisation need

Study of medical leadership models

From the Health Services Management Centre at the University of Birmingham and the King’s Fund this report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of the state of medical leadership in NHS trusts today.

Healthcare groups: an alternative to merger-mania?

There is a growing consensus that acute NHS trusts in particular, are about to enter a new phase of organisational consolidation.  This NHS confederation briefing summarises key learning from those who have already had involvement in developing healthcare groups and considers what might be done to take the concept further.

Three-fold variation in overall length of NHS stay following admission for hip fracture

This analysis in the latest National Hip Fracture Database report shows that the overall length of NHS stay for hip fracture across 180 hospitals ranges from 12.4 to 44.5 days – more than a three-fold variation

Clinical audit: statutory and mandatory requirements

This framework sets out how the NHS Trust Development Authority will work with NHS trusts on a day-to-day basis, how it will assess their progress and how it will provide the development support each organisation needs.

Health statistics notes and guidance: patient experience

These documents provide technical information, notes and guidance relating to the patient experience overall measure

Raising standards, putting people first: CQC strategy for 2013 to 2016

This strategy document outlines changes to the way that CQC will inspect and regulate services to make sure they provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care, and to encourage them to make improvements.

Quality accounts resource 2010-14

The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) has updated its quality accounts tool to include information on the NHS outcomes framework.

Quality Governance: How does a board know that its organisation is working effectively to improve patient care?

This guidance from Monitor is designed for use across all types of NHS providers, including existing and aspirant NHS foundation trusts in the acute, specialist, ambulance, community and mental health sectors.

Using NICE guidance and quality standards to improve practice

This guide suggests what an organisation can put in place, and what staff can do to use NICE evidence-based guidance and quality standards to improve practice.  It also explains ways to assess the extent to which your organisation is implementing NICE guidance and using quality standards, and how to address any gaps if you find out it is not. 

Applying for NHS Foundation Trust Status: Guide for Applicants (April 2013)

The version of the Guide for Applicants published on 5 April 2013 contained a error regarding the statutory consultation process for Foundation Trust applications. The Guide was corrected and re-published on 12 April 2013.

Compassion in Practice implementation plans

NHS England has published its implementation plans for Compassion in Practice: ·

Summary Implementation Plans ·

Action area 1: helping people to stay independent, maximising well-being and improving health outcomes ·

Action area 2: working with people to provide a positive experience of care 

Action area 3: delivering high quality care and measuring impact ·

Action area 4: building and strengthening leadership ·

Action area 5: ensuring we have the right staff, with the right skills, in the right place ·

Area 6: supporting Positive Staff Experience