Reorganisation due diligence
In any major structural reorganisation in the NHS in Scotland a due diligence process including risk assessment, should be undertaken by the Board or Boards responsible.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedSection 2.2 of the Scottish Government's response describes the 'Governance for Quality Healthcare in Scotland - an Agreement' and a 'clinical and care governance framework for integrated health and social care services' to ensure good governance arrangements underpin service delivery. These frameworks provide an overarching national structure for how NHS boards are structured and governed. However, the text does not explicitly state that a due diligence process, including risk assessment, is mandated for major structural reorganisations in the NHS.
Published Evidence
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Scottish Government response noted that due diligence requirements for NHS reorganisations are addressed through existing governance frameworks and the Code of Corporate Governance for NHS Scotland.
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Due diligence processes including risk assessment are part of standard NHS governance arrangements but not mandated by specific legislation following the inquiry.