P85 Clinical Effectiveness Policy

The purpose of this policy is to set out the rationale for clinical audit and provide a framework for such activity, including standards, guidance and procedures, as well as details of the support available from the Clinical Effectiveness Team:
• For registering and approving clinical audit project proposals
• For developing and designing clinical audit projects
• To ensure clinical audit leads to improvement when a need for improvement is identified

This policy aims to support a culture of best practice in the management and delivery of clinical audit, to clarify the roles and responsibilities of all staff involved, and to promote a culture of quality improvement in our services.

Policy Categories

  • Clinical
  • Corporate