What is Clinical Governance?

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Clinical governance is Standard 1 of the NSQHS Standards and a key component of the Aged Care Quality Standards, under Standard 8: Organisational Governance. In this short and engaging session, nursing lecturer Sean Smith uses his vast experience, including running a hospital, to encourage us to consider how we can embed clinical governance into our everyday practice and mindset. Includes a description of the key components of Standard 1, along with practical examples.

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Sean Smith is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing at Torrens University. Sean is a former hospital CEO and DON and has worked in healthcare globally. As a Confirmed Candidate, Sean is working towards his PhD, researching clinical safety through digital transformation. Sean is passionate about strategy in healthcare, safety and quality in clinical practice and excellence in health management.
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First Published11 September 2022
Updated11 September 2022
Expires
11 September 2024
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Governance
Management
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