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"We already have significant building blocks and a clear governance framework which sets out roles, responsibilities and our expectations to ensure high quality care in NHS Wales. What I think could rightly be seen as a cynical short term reaction, is a raft of new initiatives. Across all organisations we need to build on what is already working, accelerating pace where needed and removing any blockages. I will shortly be announcing my response to the consultation we have just completed on strengthening Community Health Councils to help amplify the voice of the patient. We already have measures of patient experience, although I think we can do more. When things go wrong, we have our Putting Things Right regulations. All Health Boards and Trusts must now produce a public facing annual Quality Statement. Our Inspectorates in Wales have a key role to provide independent professional assurance. We are piloting “Peer Audits” so Health Boards and Trusts can learn from one another. All of this is overseen by the NHS Wales National Quality and Safety Forum.
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