VOL: 97, ISSUE: 01, PAGE NO: 36 Jane Ridgway, RGN, is personnel manager and formerly clinical governance manager, Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester Elaine Maxwell is director of nursing, Dorset ...

VOL: 97, ISSUE: 14, PAGE NO: 54Nicky Poulain, BSc, RGN, RM, PGCertEd, is associate dean for primary care nursing, University of HertfordshireLouise Gibson, BSc, RGN ...

Clinical governance was first described in a government White Paper in 1996 as ‘a new system in NHS Trusts and primary care to ensure that clinical standards are met, and that processes are in place ...

Say the word "union" and blood pressure rises. Say "shared governance," and the mood is calmer. The concept of shared governance in hospitals -- letting health care employees participate in deciding ...

Use the principles of shared governance to create an environment that empowers nurses to practice at their full potential and supports their professional development. For nurse managers who genuinely ...

Health systems are adopting a range of strategies to strengthen collaboration between clinical and supply chain teams, such as implementing formal governance structures, data-driven disruption ...

As the healthcare industry faces financial pressures, changing regulations, and rising patient expectations, many leaders are turning to technology and data to improve care. To realize the full ...

When you think about nurses, the first images that come to mind might be compassion, care, and dedication. But behind those long shifts and countless acts of selflessness lies a crucial, often ...

A true quality-assurance based approach to clinical governance for primary care dentistry providing a single unified approach for the busy clinician. A robust but flexible structure applicable to all ...

Developing a shared governance structure can empower direct care nurses to make decisions about their practice and take more responsibility. Nurse leaders take note: It has been shown to increase ...