Joint Adult and MH branch
Integrated governance is defined by the Department of Health as the 'Systems and processes by which trusts lead, direct and control their functions in order to achieve organisational objectives, safety, and quality of services, and in which they relate to the wider community and partner organisations.'

Aims:
To develop students' understanding of the Care Quality Commission standards and the impact of related regulatory authorities on their work.
To enable students to promote and deliver safe and effective practice through/within current NHS governance frameworks.
For students to recognise the place of the service-user at the centre of the commissioning process, and utilise integrated governance systems to improve the patient's experience.

Learning outcomes:
Demonstrate an understanding of the quality assurance processes recommended by the Department of Health and practiced by the NHS.
Appraise the contribution of governance and risk management approaches to the improvement of the quality of the patient experience.
Demonstrate knowledge of how patient records are stored, retrieved, and used to improve services, in their everyday practice
Demonstrate a sound ability to apply integrated governance to the development of professional or clinical practice.