Explain The Four Pillars Of Clinical Governance
Clinical governance is the process in aiming to maintain and improve the quality of patient care in the health system. As stated by the Western Australian Health Department, this approach aims to hold hospitals accountable for maintenance of high standards of care, to encourage continuous improvement of the services provided and supporting an environment for clinical excellence.
The health department goes on to divide clinical governance into the four pillars:
1. Consumer value
2. Clinical performance and evaluation
3. Clinical risk
4. Professional development and management.
Examples of how I have demonstrated my commitment to these four pillars are below:
Consumer value:
• During my terms, I have consistently obtained informed consent from my patients. Some of the procedures I have consented for include: PICC line insertion, lumbar punctures, drain insertion, reversal of ileostomy, endoscopies, transfusions, general surgeries etc. To ensure I have provided the full information to the patient I provide it in written form using either the Western Australian or Queensland Health procedural consent form information for patients. I explain the process in a simplified manner, construct drawings if appropriate, address concerns, give them time to consent if possible and encourage …show more content…
I am dedicated in educating patients about services that will improve their quality of life and reduce their distress. An example of this was moving a patient’s cancer treatment to a more accessible location. On my medical term, I was taking care of a gentleman who lived in Albany, but required frequent visits to Perth for treatment. This was very difficult for the family to manage. However, the same treatment could be provided in Bunbury where his family resided. I informed them of this and organised the transition of care that aided better access and reduced the stress to the people
The health department goes on to divide clinical governance into the four pillars:
1. Consumer value
2. Clinical performance and evaluation
3. Clinical risk
4. Professional development and management.
Examples of how I have demonstrated my commitment to these four pillars are below:
Consumer value:
• During my terms, I have consistently obtained informed consent from my patients. Some of the procedures I have consented for include: PICC line insertion, lumbar punctures, drain insertion, reversal of ileostomy, endoscopies, transfusions, general surgeries etc. To ensure I have provided the full information to the patient I provide it in written form using either the Western Australian or Queensland Health procedural consent form information for patients. I explain the process in a simplified manner, construct drawings if appropriate, address concerns, give them time to consent if possible and encourage …show more content…
I am dedicated in educating patients about services that will improve their quality of life and reduce their distress. An example of this was moving a patient’s cancer treatment to a more accessible location. On my medical term, I was taking care of a gentleman who lived in Albany, but required frequent visits to Perth for treatment. This was very difficult for the family to manage. However, the same treatment could be provided in Bunbury where his family resided. I informed them of this and organised the transition of care that aided better access and reduced the stress to the people