Clinical Governance At Castle Craig Hospital

In line with clinical governance objectives Castle Craig is committed to:

• Putting patients first
• Providing evidence based treatment
• Maintaining high standards of clinical care
• The patient’s safety
• Continuous improvement and promotion of clinical excellence
• Clinical audit

Clinical protocols and procedures govern our medical and clinical practice and these protocols and procedures are regularly reviewed. For many years Castle Craig has had a quality assurance system in place, namely ISO 9001. This accreditation is both nationally and internationally recognised. The Quality Assurance System covers all our medical, nursing and administrative procedures, and these procedures areregularly updated in line with best practice. They are also subject to regular audit.

Castle Craig Hospital has a risk management strategy and all clinical staff are fully trained in clinical risk management which is seen as an integral part of clinical governance.

Our Clinical Governance Committee which includes two external consultants regularly monitors critical incidents, accidents and significant events.

The hospital has a long tradition of strong investment in training of staff and a strategic training policy promotes training and continuous professional development for all staff including our therapists.

All new staff receive extensive induction training to ensure that they are fully orientated to the work environment.

Craig Hospital is a member of the Independent Hospital Association and so remains aware of new legislation that can impact on practice.