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Well-led framework for governance reviews: guidance for NHS foundation trusts
- Carmel Stokes
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1 Well-led framework for governance reviews: guidance for NHS foundation trusts
2 About Monitor Monitor is the sector regulator for health services in England. Our job is to protect and promote the interests of patients by ensuring that the whole sector works for their benefit. For example, we make sure acute, ambulance, mental health and community NHS foundation trusts are run well, so they can continue delivering good quality services for patients in the future. To do this, we work particularly closely with the Care Quality Commission, the quality and safety regulator. When it establishes that a foundation trust is failing to provide good quality care, we take remedial action to ensure the problem is fixed. We also set prices for NHS-funded services, tackle anti-competitive practices that are against the interests of patients, help commissioners ensure essential local services continue if providers get into serious difficulty, and enable better integration of care so services are less fragmented and easier to access. 1
3 Contents Introduction... 3 About this document... 4 Using this guidance: comply or explain... 5 Section 1. What is board governance and why review it regularly?... 6 Governance reviews and the Care Quality Commission s inspection regime... 6 Section 2. Reviewing board governance? Strategy and planning Capability and culture Process and structures Measurement Section 3: Managing the governance review process Governance reviews frequency/scope/review teams Carrying out a review Exceptions to the review process Section 4. Selecting a reviewer Potential criteria Peer review teams Annex 1. Questions and good practice examples Annex 2: Governance and capability review self-assessment form Purpose of the self-assessment questionnaire Annex 3: References and further reading
4 Introduction Monitor s Risk assessment framework serves as guidance for trusts in complying with their Continuity of Service and governance licence conditions. Under the Risk assessment framework and in line with their Code of Governance Monitor expects that NHS foundation trusts carry out an external review of their governance every three years. We strongly encourage all NHS foundation trust boards to carry out these reviews for a number of reasons: 1. Good governance is essential in addressing the challenges the sector faces The boards of NHS foundation trusts, as part of the healthcare sector, face significant financial and operational challenges. Boards need to ensure that their oversight of care quality, operations and finance is robust in the face of uncertain future income, potential new models of care and resource constraints. Good governance is essential if they are to continue providing safe, sustainable and high quality care for patients. 2. Oversight of governance systems is the responsibility of NHS foundation trust boards In the assessment process, Monitor subjects the governance (including quality governance) at applicant NHS trusts to rigorous scrutiny. Following authorisation, foundation trust boards are responsible for ensuring that governance arrangements remain fit for purpose. As set out in the Risk assessment framework, our oversight of governance relies on information, including national standards and third party concerns, as triggers identifying potential governance issues. 3. Governance issues are increasing across the sector Since 2008, approximately 1 in 4 NHS foundation trusts have been subject to formal regulatory action on at least one occasion, with poor governance a contributing factor in almost all of these cases. In our experience, the majority of issues leading to regulatory action occur at least 2 years postauthorisation. We consequently consider it timely to support foundation trust boards in maintaining robust systems of governance in these challenging times. 3
5 4. Regular reviews can provide assurance that governance systems are fit for purpose Monitor s Code of Governance, modelled on best practice UK corporate governance principles, recommends that key elements of organisations governance, including the board and committee structures, be regularly reviewed to ensure they remain fit for purpose. A well-designed and properly executed independent governance assessment is a valuable tool in establishing whether any of the board s governance practices and capabilities need improvement. This framework is intended to help trusts in this regard. About this document Monitor issues guidance setting out our expectations regarding compliance with conditions of a trust s licence. The Risk assessment framework, for instance, sets out for NHS foundation trusts how Monitor will consider compliance with their governance licence condition and assess risk to continuity of services. Support trust development The purpose of this document is to support NHS foundation trusts in gaining assurance that they are well led. This will help them continue to meet patients needs and expectations in a sustainable manner under challenging circumstances. The framework presented here represents a core reference for NHS foundation trusts to structure reviews of their governance. The depth and breadth of these areas for investigation can be shaped through the trust s self-assessment and initial review team findings at the start of the process. Where trusts choose to exclude core elements of the framework, they should tell us, in line with a comply or explain approach. Outcomes led This framework is built along the lines of the existing Quality Governance Framework, with 4 domains, 10 high level questions and a body of good practice outcomes and evidence base that organisations and reviewers can use to assess governance. The evidence base is not intended to be a box-ticking exercise, rather it should be used to guide trusts and assessors views in considering whether the processes and overall organisational culture in these areas are fit for purpose. The document also sets out the suggested review process and what to take into account when choosing an external reviewer. 4
6 Flexibility of approach Provided they incorporate the domains and principal areas of enquiry in the framework set out here, NHS foundation trusts should feel free to tailor the approach to suit their own organisational circumstances. We would in any event expect well run NHS foundation trusts to actively tailor the guidance to reflect their own awareness of their trust s governance. Using this guidance: comply or explain For the purposes of this guidance: comply means we strongly encourage all NHS foundation trusts to carry out board governance reviews every three years having regard to this guidance. explain means that a foundation trust should give a considered explanation if it uses alternative means to assure itself regarding its governance, or if it chooses to omit material components of the framework (eg one or more of the 10 questions). Departing from the guidance may be justified where a foundation trust can demonstrate that it is meeting the actions expected under the guidance in a similar manner, eg rigorously reviewing specific aspects of governance on an annual basis while ensuring all areas are covered every three years. Beyond the 4 domains/10 questions, NHS foundation trusts are free to add to the scope if they consider there are other areas that require further attention in these circumstances no explanation is necessary. Governance reviews are only of use if their findings are acted upon, and we strongly encourage trusts to prioritise actions arising from the reviews. We highlight one approach to prioritising actions below, but trusts should consider the approach that works for them as appropriate. 5
7 Section 1. What is board governance and why review it regularly? NHS foundation trust boards should conduct their affairs effectively and, in so doing, build patient, public and stakeholder confidence that they are providing high quality sustainable care. NHS foundation trust boards are responsible for all aspects of performance and governance of the organisation. The role of the board is to set strategy, lead the organisation and oversee operations, and to be accountable to stakeholders in an open and effective manner. Foundation trusts are often complex and multi-faceted organisations and this guidance is intended to lay out how boards can assess their effectiveness in carrying out their role. As the factors underpinning effective governance can change eg as people leave roles or as organisations restructure regular reviews can ensure governance remains fit for purpose. Governance reviews, Well-led and the Care Quality Commission s inspection regime The Francis report led to major changes in the Care Quality Commission s (CQC) regulatory regime, and to Monitor s and the NHS Trust Development Authority s (NHS TDA) routine oversight of providers and assessment of aspirant foundation trusts. It has also resulted in even closer working relationships between the three bodies responsible for regulation and oversight, particularly around the sharing of information and intelligence. It is in this spirit that Monitor, CQC and NHS TDA have committed to developing an aligned framework for making judgements about how well led NHS providers are. By well led we mean that the leadership, management and governance of the organisation assure the delivery of high quality care for patients, support learning and innovation and promote an open and fair culture. This Well-led framework for governance reviews is intended to support the system response to Francis. As part of its ward to board inspection regime, CQC will ask NHS foundation trusts how they have assured their governance arrangements. This may include asking for information about any independent reviews and how they have been acted on. 6
8 Section 2. Reviewing board governance? To review how well a board is operating, we consider organisations should look at 4 different domains: 1. Strategy and planning how well is the board setting direction for the organisation? 2. Capability and culture is the board taking steps to ensure it has the appropriate experience and ability, now and into the future, and can it positively shape the organisation s culture to deliver care in a safe and sustainable way? 3. Process and structures do reporting lines and accountabilities support the effective oversight of the organisation? 4. Measurement does the board receive appropriate, robust and timely information and does this support the leadership of the trust? This approach incorporates, and builds on, our Quality Governance Framework (2010). The Quality Governance Framework has been part of our assessment process for aspirant NHS foundation trusts since August 2010 and was included in the Compliance Framework (as a self-certification requirement) from April 2011and the Risk assessment framework from October Reports against it are included in the Annual Governance Statement and the Annual Reporting Manual for NHS foundation trusts from It is supported by Monitor s publication Quality governance: How does a board know that its organisation is working effectively to improve patient care? published in April
9 Table 1. The 4 domains of the well-led framework for governance reviews Strategy and planning Capability and culture Process and structures Measurement Does the board have a credible strategy to provide high-quality, sustainable services to patients and is there a robust plan to deliver? Is the board sufficiently aware of potential risks to the quality, sustainability and delivery of current and future services? Does the board have the skills and capability to lead the organisation? Does the board shape an open, transparent and quality-focused culture? Does the board support continuous learning and development across the organisation? Are there clear roles and accountabilities in relation to board governance (including quality governance?) Are there clearly defined, well understood processes for escalating and resolving issues and managing performance? Does the board actively engage patients, staff, governors and other key stakeholders on quality, operational and financial performance? Is appropriate information on organisational and operational performance being analysed and challenged? Is the board assured of the robustness of information? If delivered effectively, assessment against this framework should provide boards with assurance over the effective oversight of the care provided throughout their trust. Table 1 sets out the 4 domains of this framework and the questions trusts and reviewers should ask of themselves. Each question has a number of outcomes that the review is seeking to test /investigate. Annex 1 sets out the 10 questions, the associated outcomes and examples of good practice. The outcomes for each domain are outlined below: 8
10 1. Strategy and planning There is a structured and effective strategic planning process in place The strategic planning process takes account of regular engagement with external and internal stakeholders. The board understands the implications for the trust of all relevant local health economy factors and incorporates these in the strategic plan. The strategic plan is closely linked to the organisation The board understands the internal factors affecting the delivery of the strategic plan. The senior management team and workforce have the capacity and capability to deliver the strategic plan. Quality is embedded in the trust s overall strategy through discrete, welldefined goals. Plans are designed to cascade initiatives through the organisation. Strategic goals have been communicated across the trust and community. The strategic plan reflects the main risks to the delivery of sustainable, quality services and controls are in place to address them There is an effective process in place to monitor, understand and address current and future quality risks. There is a robust framework to develop and assess the impact of initiatives on clinical quality, with clinical input. The impact of initiatives on quality and financial sustainability is effectively monitored on an ongoing basis. 2. Capability and culture The board has, and will have, the capability to lead the organisation to provide safe and sustainable services The board is assured that it has the experience, capability and capacity needed to lead the organisation and that Governors are able to carry out their role. The board is assured that it recruits and maintains the appropriate experience and skills through effective selection, development and succession processes. 9
11 Board members are knowledgeable about quality issues and priorities, quality metrics and quality governance processes and structures. The board takes steps to ensure the culture of the organisation supports the organisation s objectives The board communicates a clear set of values and behaviours which: o support the delivery of vision and strategy; and o have regard to the NHS Constitution. The board is aware of any cultural differences across the trust and takes these into account in managing the organisation. The board actively shapes the culture through effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The board actively leads on clinical quality, promoting staff empowerment and a quality focused culture. The organisation seeks to develop and improve Quality information is used to improve quality performance. The board promotes a strong focus on continuous learning and improvement at all levels of the organisation. Staff use information to support, research and test new and improved quality services for patients. 3. Process and structures The board operates effectively There are clear structures and comprehensive procedures for the working of the board and council of governors and how each should interact with the other. The organisation uses clear, robust and effective processes and systems of accountability that are tailored to the organisation. There are clear, well understood structures and processes for the effective management of any partnerships, joint ventures and shared services; and Quality receives sufficient coverage both in board meetings and in relevant committees/sub committees below board level. 10
12 The organisation is managed in a transparent manner The processes provide the board with the insight and foresight to manage the performance of the trust now and into the future. Processes for escalating performance issues to the board are clear and are working. There is a well functioning, impactful clinical and internal audit process in relation to quality governance, with clear evidence of action to resolve audit concerns. There is active engagement of stakeholders on quality, operational and financial performance: Patients and the public feel that the board actively engages with them about the work of the trust, especially in relation to quality. Staff feel listened to by the board and are able to contribute their ideas about the direction and day to day work of the trust. The board is transparent and open with relevant stakeholders about the performance of the trust (eg staff, the public, commissioners). 4. Measurement The information the board receives supports effective decision-making The board uses information to hold management to account for the delivery of the plan. The board is assured that its decisions and reporting channels are based on robust information. Diagram 1 (below) sets out how the framework fits together and the main areas for review. 11
13 Diagram 1. How the well-led framework for governance reviews fits together and the main areas for review Key: Board s role = Governance domains = Key questions = 1. Does the board have a credible strategy to provide high quality, sustainable services to patients and is there a robust plan to deliver? 10. Is the board assured of the robustness of information? 2. Is the board sufficiently aware of potential risks to the quality, sustainability and delivery of current and future services? Strategy & Planning Measurement 9. Is appropriate information on organisational and operational performance being analysed and challenged? Board s leadership role: Strategy and planning Accountability Shape Culture Risk and performance oversight quality, operational and financial performance. 3. Does the board have the skills and capability to lead the organisation? Capability & Culture Process & Structures 8. Does the board actively engage patients, staff, governors and other key stakeholders on quality, operational and financial performance? 4. Does the board shape an open, transparent and quality-focused culture? 5. Does the board support continuous learning and development across the organisation? 6. Are there clear roles and accountabilities in relation to board governance (including quality governance)? 7. Are there clearly defined, well understood processes for escalating and resolving issues and managing performance? 12
14 In developing this framework, we sought input from a variety of experts and reviewed document sources within the board governance, leadership and quality governance field in conjunction with our own experience of foundation trust governance. The domains and question sets are designed to: help a board assess their governance practices and help any independent reviewer to assess whether the processes in place to manage the trust are fit for purpose. Annex 1 provides a reference base of evidence and outcomes representing good practice against each question. 13
15 Section 3: Managing the governance review process The review process has been designed to support boards and reviewers in assessing whether an NHS foundation trust s governance is robust and effective, and to identify areas for improvement. This section summarises some of the considerations in preparing for a review and the five steps involved in the review process. While not intended to be exhaustive, it should provide NHS foundation trusts with the necessary information to start the process. Governance reviews frequency/scope/review teams Scheduling governance reviews Under the Risk assessment framework, NHS foundation trust boards should carry out governance reviews every 3 years. Trusts are free to schedule when the reviews take place within the 3 year window there is no mandatory timetable within this period, as long as the gap between governance reviews is not longer than 3 years. As these reviews represent a new element in our regulatory framework, we would like to understand the uptake of reviews and when a foundation trust has scheduled a governance review. Trusts should inform their Monitor relationship manager of this fact and the organisation(s) chosen to carry the review out. Scope of the review The review should be carried out using this guidance as the basis, incorporating the questions, outcomes and evidence base in Annex 1 of this guidance as a starting position. The framework, with its emphasis on areas of governance and questions, is intended as a core reference for trusts, and we would expect trusts to add to the scope, or change emphasis, to reflect their knowledge of their organisation. 1 We expect boards to go on to tailor the scope of the reviews they commission to cover any additional areas that they would like to specifically focus on. Additional areas in scope for review may, for instance, result from findings from internal and/or external audit review findings and information from the Annual Governance Statement and the Corporate Governance Statement. 1 While boards, driven by prior knowledge, may wish to focus on certain areas of their governance, they should nevertheless ensure the reviews cover all the 10 questions to some extent, in case there are unknown governance issues or weaknesses. 14
16 Review teams In order to gain maximum benefits and assurance from the reviews, we consider that independent reviewers should be used to ensure objectivity. Generally, Monitor considers reviewers should not have carried out audit or governance-related work for the trust during the previous three years. Reviewers must be independent of the NHS foundation trust s board. While the ultimate choice of reviewer is up to boards, review teams should be multiskilled and bring different disciplines to the work including: o experience of evaluating board leadership and governance arrangements o knowledge of the healthcare sector and o specialist expertise, specifically clinical, leadership experience (including culture and board development) and management information systems. We note that peer organisations ie other NHS foundation trusts may have particular insights on governance, particularly clinical governance. In arranging governance reviews, we encourage trusts to ensure that the organisations carrying these out have the relevant expertise to conduct the review and therefore will be able to add value and insight across the whole spectrum of the review framework. In some cases, clinical organisations may be able to partner with governance experts to provide a more thorough review than either might be able to offer on their own. Section 4 of this document sets out what to consider when choosing an independent reviewer. Carrying out a review This section sets out potential: approaches to carrying out the review methods used to carry out the review and methodology for rating a review. Approach to a review The diagram and table below set out the suggested approach to the review and reporting steps. These reviews are to be commissioned by trusts, for trusts. 15
17 With this in mind, trusts need to shape the review process and approach to support their needs. The 3 governance review pilots have provided examples of things to consider when planning the approach which could include: the use of the suggested self-assessment steps to support trust boards to reflect on their own performance: this step could be carried out before the review takes place to help inform the procurement of the appropriate reviewer skills and experience to meet the needs of the specific areas of focus when planning the review work, trusts should think about phasing of the work: sufficient gaps in time may need to be given between each step, for example: o between planning the review (eg logistics for interviews, focus groups, etc) and the review team undertaking the work and o providing the board with the findings from the review and giving enough time for the development of the subsequent action plan, especially if some actions will need to involve discussions with stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation. Diagram 3. Suggested review steps 16
18 Table 2. Suggested review activities and outputs Step Activity 1 Initial review a) Board self-assessment: Boards should carry out a rigorous self-assessment 2 of how their governance is working, based on evidence, to confirm they are carrying out their role well and/or to help identify gaps in their performance. Evidence could include findings from internal and external audit reviews and work carried out for the Annual Governance Statement and the Corporate Governance Statement. Boards should rate themselves against the 10 questions that form this framework. See Annex 2 for these self-assessment questions and form. b) Initial review against Monitor s question set: Independent reviewers should gather evidence from a variety of sources including relevant documentation, stakeholder and board questionnaires, focus groups and interviews to gain insight into how the board is working and how it is perceived throughout the trust. c) Optional: Foundation trusts may choose to ask the independent review team to look at specific areas of governance that they have concerns about. This would be in addition to the areas set out in Monitor s governance review framework and may involve a deeper investigation of particular lines of governance. Output Self-assessment statement outlining: rationale for their rating against each of the review questions documented evidence for the conclusions and ratings and based on the outcomes of the assessment, opinion about the areas that need further review with the independent reviewer. Overview to identify areas for further scrutiny Agreement to additional areas that should form part of the scope of the detailed review The review team should be procured either before or after the board s self-assessment step above. 2 An indicative length of time for this might be 2-4 weeks, but this is ultimately up to the trust s board 17
19 Step Activity 2 Determine the scope (depth and breadth) of the detailed review to cover areas that may need further scrutiny: Both parties should agree on the depth and breadth of the review required across the 4 domains and 10 questions and agree any further areas for scrutiny primarily based on risks identified through the initial work (in Step 1). 3 Detailed review: Review to be undertaken by the independent review team against the scope agreed in Step 2. The review team should rate each of the 10 questions (refer to the section below on rating the review). 4 Board report and action planning: Independent reviewer to work with the board to consider recommendations and actions required to address the findings of the report. 5 Letter to Monitor: Trust chair to write to Monitor, within 60 days of the submission of the review to the trust board, either: Output Scope of the detailed review and methods to be used to undertake this. A detailed report of the findings from the review process for the board to consider Action plan Letter to Monitor advising Monitor that the review has been completed and that there are no material governance concerns or advising of any material governance concerns that have arisen from the review and advise of the action plan (including timings and priorities) in response to those concerns. 3 It should be considered as in line with the exception reporting requirements in the Risk assessment framework. Monitor will consider the material governance concerns identified and the trust s response and what, if any, steps on our part are appropriate. 3 This covers any obligations stated on pages 24 and 42 of the Risk assessment framework. 18
20 Methods used to carry out a review While a suggested approach to a review is laid out above, we are not specifying any set methods that a reviewer must use to carry out the review. Experienced reviewers can use their own diagnostic tools and methods to carry out a robust review. From previous experience, these methods may include, but are by no means limited to, those set out in the table below. These are for illustrative purposes only. Table 3. Diagnostic tools and methods for carrying out a review Tool Suggested components Purpose Desktop document review One-to-one interviews Stakeholder surveys Focus groups with internal and external stakeholders Board minutes, papers, and agendas; board assurance framework; audit reports; strategic documents, eg the trust s strategy and business plan, quality strategy and people strategy; and internal/ external audit reports, annual governance and corporate governance statements, alongside any other relevant reviews All board members, the trust secretary, lead governor, clinical directors and leads, local stakeholders, including clinical commissioning groups and patient representatives Staff and patient groups, commissioners and providers Staff, patient groups, commissioners, contracted or outsourced suppliers To provide a view of: how ongoing issues and risks within the NHS foundation trust are communicated and managed the quality of information being produced to support decision-making and how the board prioritises issues at the trust and divides its attention. To gain individuals views of the trust s governance and to provide a safe environment in which to explore issues and discuss sensitive information, as appropriate. To get internal and external parties views of the trust s governance to cross-reference with the board s own views to test the board s awareness. 19
21 Board and sub-committee observations Board skills inventory Board self-assessment Peer practices Observations of at least 1 board meeting and relevant sub-committees, including audit and quality. Matching skills to the requirements of the board s work and identify any gaps. Board members to rate how effective they believe the board is. On areas of governance in the sector, in similar organisations or NHS foundation trusts. To identify the dynamics of the board, including agenda management, depth and breadth of the information used to make decisions and progress priorities, and the way they challenge and hold each other to account for the leadership of the trust. To ensure that the board has the skills and experience needed. To provide a view of how effective the board believes itself to be. To assess how the NHS foundation trust compares against any known examples of particularly effective and robust governance practices. The approach and question and evidence sets (see the Annexes) have been developed to help NHS foundation trusts gain insight into their leadership and governance practices, and understand if they are well led. Prioritising findings Where a review of governance indicates issues or concerns, it is important that these are prioritised and addressed as soon as possible. We strongly encourage trusts to agree, at the start of the review process, the format in which they would like the findings to be presented. Red-Amber-Green ratings One approach to this is to classify findings via a Green/Amber-Green/Amber- Red/Red approach, as used in the Quality Governance Framework, as outlined below. 20
22 Table 4. Scoring criteria Risk rating Definition Evidence Green Amber-green Amber-red Red Meets or exceeds expectations Partially meets expectations, but confident in management s capacity to deliver green performance within a reasonable timeframe Partially meets expectations, but with some concerns on capacity to deliver within a reasonable timeframe Does not meet expectations Many elements of good practice and no major omissions Some elements of good practice, some minor omissions and robust action plans to address perceived gaps with proven track record of delivery Some elements of good practice, has no major omissions. Action plans to address perceived gaps are in early stage of development with limited evidence of track record of delivery Major omission in governance identified. Significant volume of action plans required with concerns regarding management s capacity to deliver If the trust decides not to use the above red-amber-green ratings, it should use another appropriate rating system to ensure that any issues and concerns are prioritised and addressed and that any material governance concerns are reported to Monitor, as set out above. Apart from any material issues worthy of exception reporting(see above), Monitor would not expect to see the results of this prioritisation exercise. Exceptions to the review process We recognise that a number of NHS foundation trusts may have already carried out a similar independent governance review within the 1 to 2 years before May If this is the case and the scope of the review covered the areas of this framework, then the trust may use this to explain why they are not undertaking an additional review under this guidance within the relevant time period. If your trust falls into this category, please contact us first to confirm the scope of the review that was carried out, including its findings and any action plan. 21
23 Section 4. Selecting a reviewer The following section sets out the areas that an NHS foundation trust should consider when choosing an independent reviewer to carry out reviews against this framework. We do not currently have any plans to accredit suppliers or set up a preferred reviewer list. While many organisations are capable of carrying out reviews, boards should assure themselves that the provider can carry out a robust and reliable judgment of its governance. Potential criteria Reviewers should demonstrate the following: a clear and concise understanding of the purpose and objective of the review, and its significance to NHS foundation trusts; a solid understanding of how to carry out a rigorous governance review, covering the specific areas detailed in the board governance review framework; and an appropriate range of tools and approaches to carry out the work relevant experience to carry out the work: the quality of the skills and experience of the reviewer are important to the success of a review, including: o credibility and experience in carrying out governance and quality reviews at healthcare providers; ideally, a multi-disciplinary team with a broad range of skills relevant to all aspects of board leadership and governance, such as strategic planning, quality governance, cultural assessment, organisational development and management information and analysis o named personnel (and CVs in the response), and clarity about their role and what they ll do during the review o knowledge of the healthcare sector, and the internal and external challenges faced by trusts and o knowledge of Monitor s licence, and the broader regulatory framework the NHS foundation trust operates within ability to manage the review process: the reviewer should advise of the following as part of their response: o project governance reviewers should provide a credible and detailed plan of the proposed project governance regime which includes the approach to the quality of the work, risk management, reporting and 22
24 escalation lines. This should include evidence of clear leadership for the work with a named individual o implementation/project plan reviewers should provide a credible and detailed project plan to meet the specification and requirements of the foundation trust, ensuring the review is completed within set timescales o capacity reviewers must assure the board that they have the capacity to carry out the review and that named personnel are available to carry out the work o conflicts of interest/independent perspective reviewers should declare any factors that may, potentially, reduce the independence of the reviews, eg if the firm has carried out any governance or board development/ review work with the foundation trust within the last 3 years. Peer review teams We acknowledge that peer organisations ie other NHS foundation trusts may have particular insights on governance, particularly clinical governance. In arranging governance reviews, we encourage trusts to ensure that the organisations carrying these out are able to add value and insight across the whole spectrum of the review framework. In some cases, clinical organisations may be able to partner with governance experts to provide a more thorough review than either might be able to offer on their own. 23
25 Annex 1. Questions and good practice examples The following information provides examples of good practice principles against the questions in this framework for governance reviews. Monitor recognises that how these are applied in each NHS foundation trust s specific context may vary according to the nature of the services provided. The examples are intended to provide guidance only, these are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of practices, nor should they represent a tick box schedule. Trusts and reviewers should consider whether the evidence they see can credibly support the overall governance outcome the review is seeking to gain assurance on. Domain 1: Strategy and planning Q1 Does the board have a credible strategy to provide high quality, sustainable services to patients and is there a robust plan to deliver? Outcome There is a structured, effective strategic planning process in place. The planning process takes account of regular engagement with external and internal stakeholders. Examples of good practice The board has self assessed its strategic planning using the strategic planning self assessment tool included in the Guidance for the Annual Planning Review 2014/15 published by Monitor, or similar. The board has regular and transparent engagement on strategy and direction with: staff who are clear about the organisation's vision and strategy and how their work supports this patient groups and the council of governors and commissioners and a range of other local health economy stakeholders (eg, other providers, local Healthwatch, local politicians and MPs), and understand their perspectives. The board can demonstrate who their main external stakeholders are, based on criteria such as who will have the greatest impact on the delivery of the organisation's particular services. The board has developed its quality improvement strategy through: 24
26 the creation of systematic processes for engaging staff in development, communication and devising indicators and involvement of commissioners, partners, patients. The board understands the implications for the trust of all relevant local health economy factors, and incorporates these in the strategic plan. The planning process reflects: current and future priorities of local commissioners evidence-based forecast changes in the local environment regarding public health, sociodemographic and economic factors local and national policy developments and a thorough market assessment for each of the key service lines, including competitive opportunities and threats and how the trust plans to respond. The board understands the internal factors affecting delivery of the plan. The strategic planning process takes account of relevant internal factors, for example: the organisation s capabilities and weaknesses costs and cost reduction priorities previous performance and delivery of plans whether the people strategy fits the needs of the organisation and workforce plans and projections. The senior management team and workforce have the capacity and capability to deliver the plan. The board has assured itself that the capabilities, experience and capacity are in place within the senior management team and workforce to develop and deliver the strategy. One or more individuals on the board have strategic planning skills and background and have led the development and implementation of a strategic plan in the last 2 to 3 years in an organisation of similar complexity and challenges. 25
27 Quality is embedded in the trust s overall strategy through discrete, well defined goals. Plans are designed to cascade initiatives through the organisation. The strategy has specific aims in order to steer the organisation towards its vision. The trust s strategy comprises a small number of ambitious trust-wide quality goals covering safety, clinical outcomes and patient experience which drive year-on-year improvement: there is a clear action plan for achieving the quality goals, with designated leads and timeframes wherever possible, quality goals are specific, measurable and time-bound quality goals reflect local as well as national priorities, reflecting what is relevant to patients and staff. The board can explain how the quality goals have been selected to have the highest possible impact across the overall trust. Overall trust-wide quality goals link directly to goals in divisions/services (and are tailored to the specific service). The organisational objectives in the plan are linked through to the performance targets of business units. The trust has detailed delivery plans for each of its strategic initiatives that lay out milestones, resource requirements, dependencies and risk mitigations. The development of the quality improvement strategy includes: analysis of the organisation s performance on key quality indicators and directly linking the Quality Accounts with the quality improvement strategy. The quality strategy is supported by clear, specific, measurable, achievable and time-bound (SMART) action plans, with leads and delivery dates to achieve the specific and ambitious goals. The action plans relating to the quality strategy or quality account should be monitored by the board. 26
28 The board regularly tracks performance relative to quality goals and takes action where performance is off trajectory. Strategic goals have been communicated across the trust and community. The board can demonstrate that the strategic (including quality) goals are effectively communicated and well understood across the trust and the community it serves. The quality strategy is supported by a communication plan and there is evidence that this plan is being implemented. Non executive directors (NEDs), the trust divisional management and staff (particularly clinical staff at all levels) can articulate the trust s quality goals. The board can articulate how all major sites have been reached to inform staff of the goals. Q2 Is the board sufficiently aware of potential risks to the quality, sustainability and delivery of current and future services? Outcomes The main risks associated with current and future services are identified, with no significant control issues/gaps and clear responsibilities. Examples of good practice Risk areas are monitored and this is integrated with performance management. Dynamic risk registers and a board assurance framework (BAF) are in place and assessed by the board at least quarterly, reflecting risks to the initiatives in the strategic plan; these are reviewed regularly. The board regularly discusses the key risks (including quality risks) facing the trust and plans to manage or mitigate them. At each meeting, the board receives an update on key issues arising from each committee. The impact on strategic direction is debated and, where relevant, updates are made to the trust s risk registers and BAF. Board members can comprehensively describe the same set of risks, including quality risks, facing the organisation. 27
29 The board has reviewed lessons learned from inquiries, internal and external reviews and has considered the impact on the trust. Actions arising from this exercise are captured and progress is followed up. Risk-related reporting lines are in place (eg to ensure overall risk is managed). Responsibility for each risk flagged in the board assurance framework can be mapped to either the board or a specific sub-committee. Risk scenarios and contingency plans are in place and are subject to regular updates and reviews. There is an effective process in place to monitor, understand and address current and future quality risks. The board regularly assesses and understands current and future risks to quality and is taking steps to address them. The board regularly reviews quality risks in an up-to-date risk register. The risk register is supported and fed by quality issues captured in directorate/service risk registers. The risk register covers potential future external risks to quality (eg, new techniques/technologies, competitive landscape, demographics, policy change, funding, regulatory landscape) as well as internal risks. There is clear evidence of action to mitigate risks to quality. Appropriate training is provided to staff and managers on risk and assurance. The processes enable risks and issues to be addressed and the impact of changes to delivery plans to be evaluated to support board decision-making. There is a robust framework to develop and assess the impact of initiatives on clinical quality, with clinical input. The board is assured that proposed initiatives are assessed according to their potential impact on quality (eg, clinical staff cuts would likely receive a high risk assessment). Initiatives with significant potential to impact quality are supported by a detailed assessment that could include: 28
30 bottom-up analysis of where waste exists in current processes and how it can be reduced without impacting quality (eg, lean) internal and external benchmarking of relevant operational efficiency metrics (of which nurse-bed ratio, average length of stay, bed occupancy, bed density and doctors-bed ratio are examples which can be markers of quality) historical evidence illustrating prior experience in making operational changes without negatively impacting quality (eg, impact of previous changes to nurse-bed ratio on patient complaints) all initiatives are accepted and understood by clinicians initiatives may have been developed by clinicians, have a clinician as a sponsor or have consultation of clinicians. The impact of initiatives on quality and financial sustainability is effectively monitored on an ongoing basis. There is clear subsequent ownership of initiatives post implementation (eg, relevant clinical director). There is an appropriate mechanism in place for capturing front-line staff concerns, including a defined whistleblower policy. The impact of initiatives on quality is monitored on an ongoing basis (post implementation). Measures of quality and early warning indicators are identified for each initiative. Quality measures are monitored before and after implementation. Mitigating action is taken where necessary. 29
31 Domain 2: Capability and culture Q3 Does the board have the skills and capability to lead the organisation? Outcomes The board is assured that it has the experience, capability and capacity needed to lead the organisation and that governors are able to carry out their role. Examples of good practice Board members: have insight into the organisation, eg the ability to describe the services provided by the organisation and understand the culture, capacity and capability of the organisation are aware of the organisation's impact on its environment, eg how both the organisation as a whole and the key services it provides are perceived by the local community and media have clarity on their role, eg can describe the role of the board and their own role on that board demonstrate personal values and style that are aligned with the interests of patients and carers are effective communicators, eg have an ability to explain things without using jargon seek personal development and learning, eg are willing to admit and take responsibility for own mistakes and shortcomings. The board can clearly explain why the current balance of skills, experience and knowledge among board members is appropriate to effectively govern the trust. Trusts are able to give specific examples of when the board has had a significant impact on improving quality performance (eg, must provide evidence of the board s role in leading on quality). The board is open to independent reviews taking place to measure its performance, governance and impact across the organisation. Key findings are openly shared with patients, the public and staff and acted upon. 30
32 The capabilities required in relation to delivering good quality governance are reflected in the make-up of the board. The board uses regular reviews to consider the effectiveness of board relationships with specific focus on the board working relationships in place: between the chair and chief executive officer (CEO) between executive and non executive directors between the board and the senior management team/divisional managers and between the council of governors and the board. The board is assured that it recruits and maintains the appropriate experience and skills through effective selection, development and succession processes. The selection process considers the skills of the existing non executive directors, to ensure that the recruitment process delivers the blend and balance of skills and experience to complement the existing board. Governors are supported (eg through training) about how to make judgements about the appointment/re-appointment of the NEDs and the chair. The audit committee (as a group) has the appropriate skills and experience to fulfil its responsibilities: the audit committee carries out an annual self assessment of its effectiveness and at least one member of the audit committee has recent and relevant financial experience. The board has a succession plan and a development programme to ensure that its skills and capabilities are maintained. The board takes time out to identify and act upon successes and failures. All members of the board, both executive and nonexecutive, are appropriately inducted into their role as a board member in a timely fashion. 31
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Salmon Festival Follow Up
The Salmon Festival is an Oroville Legacy Event resulting from the cooperation and efforts of our community's non-profits and other agencies. There is no one agency that has sole responsibility for the event. Historically, the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce has provided a support role for our non-profits. We, "Get the word out," provide ticket sales, and other support for the event. The Chamber receives no compensation from our non-profits for these services. We are simply committed to the success of our town's events.
Unfortunately, this year's historic Friday Night Salmon Dinner didn't happen as planned. This event is a fundraiser for our Feather River Nature Center. The Feather River Nature Center board expresses their most sincere apology for the disappointment that many experienced at the event. If you would like a reimbursement for a paper ticket, (Non-Online) the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce has agreed to issue refunds on their behalf. The Feather River Nature Center has taken steps to ensure this never happens again and is looking forward to next year's event.
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Johnny Appleseed Days - Press Release
Feather Fiesta Days - The Big Day!
Feather Fiesta Days, our hometown continues this week with the Big Day happening this Saturday! Today, we will be talking about what events will be taking place from May 7 through May 11. If you want all the details, head to FeatherFiestaDays.org.
May 7Trivia Night
The Exchange, 1975 Montgomery St.
Starting at 8:00 pm
May 8Pioneer Museum Open House
Pioneer Museum, 2332 Montgomery St.
12:00 to 4:00 pm
Potluck, Wine Live Music
Purple Line Urban Winery, 760 Safford St.
6:00 to 9:00 pm
May 10Feather Falls Casino Show n' Shine
Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Dr.
2:00 to 8:00 pm
72nd Kiwanis "Kiddies" Parade
Historic Downtown Oroville
Starts at 4:30 pm
Silence At The Disco
The Spirit Venue, 2360 Oro Quincy Hwy.
Starts at 8:00 pm
May 11Eagles "All You Can Eat" Pancake Breakfast
Eagles Hall, corner of Montgomery & Myers Sts.
6:00 to 10:00 am
Cost: $5.00
Native Sons of the Golden West Bloody Mary Bar & Beer Garden
At Huntoon St. & Miner's Alley
11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Feather River Senior Citizen's Association Feather Fiesta Days Celebration
Feather River Senior Center, 1335 Myers St.
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Gold Rush Street Fair
Historic Downtown Oroville
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Oroville Docents Craft Faire
Sank Park, 1067 Montgomery St.
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Exchange Club Grand Parade
Historic Downtown Oroville
Starts at 10:00 am
Gold Rush Car Show
Historic Downtown Oroville
7:00 am to 3:00 pm
12th Annual Gold Rush Car Show Get Together
Lowla's Hotrods & Heels Boutique, 1360 Myers St.
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
An Evening of Chocolate, Wine & Brew Gala Benefit Dinner
Gold Country Casino Resort, 4020 Olive Hwy.
6:00 to 10:00 pm
Tickets: $85.00 per person
Feather Fiesta Days
Feather Fiesta Days, our hometown celebration kicks off this Saturday! This unique festival is more than a one day run. There is plenty to do for the nine days this festival lasts.
Today, we will be talking about what is happening during this first weekend of festivities. If you want all the details, head to FeatherFiestaDays.org.
May 3First Friday Margarita & Salsa Taste-Off
Historic Downtown Oroville
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Tickets: $15
Dan Cribb at Purple Line Urban Winery
Purple Line Urban Winery, 760 Safford St.
6:00 to 9:00 pm
May 42nd Annual Color Run/Walk
Centennial Park
7:00 to 9:00 am
Registration: $25
Oroville Aerie FOE 196 5th Annual BBQ Rib Cook-Off
Eagles Hall at Myers & Montgomery St.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Exchange Club's Ugly Dog Contest
Bedrock Park, 1101 5th Ave.
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Mother and Son Superhero Dance
FRRPD Activity Center, 1875 Feather River Blvd.
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Tickets: $20 a couple, $5 each additional child, $15 each additional adult
Days of Wine and Rose'
Purple Line Urban Winery, 760 Safford St.
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Donation: $20
The Pump and Dump Show: 2019 Parentally Incorrect Tour
Gold Country Casino Resort, 4020 Olive Hwy.
8:00 to 9:00 pm
Tickets: $25-$45
**Must be 21 or older to attend
May 51st Sunday Pancake Breakfast
Wyandotte Grange, 4910 Foothill Blvd.
7:30 to 10:30 am
Cost: $8 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under.
On Thursday, April 11 we held our sold out 75th Oroville Chamber Annual Dinner. We wanted to take this time and thank everyone who attended and everyone who sponsored our event.
Our Annual Dinner was fantastic and full of super fun! With the theme of superheroes, Butte County's very own superhero Sheriff Kory Honea was the guest keynote speaker. We also took the time to honor some of our members who stepped up during the Camp Fire incident: The Hope Center, Jordan Crossing Ministry, River of Life Church, Ampla Health, The Salvation Army, Northwest SPCA, Ed Gilbert with Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, Oroville Rescue Mission, YMCA of Oroville, African American Family & Cultural Center, and The Father's House Church.
Feather Falls Casino & Lodge served an amazing dinner of prime rib, chicken cordon bleu, mahi mahi, and custom cakes for the event. We also held an amazing raffle with prizes donated from local companies.
If you missed this year's event you can see all the fun through our pictures on the Oroville Chamber's Facebook page. Also, keep an eye out for our Annual BBQ this September that promises to offer a family-friendly picnic atmosphere.
Thank You Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
California Water Service
Platinum Sponsors
Oroville Hospital, Feather Falls Casino, Deer Creek Broadcasting
Bronze Sponsors
Golden Valley Bank, Recology, Rabobank
Thank You Raffle Item Donators!
Gallery Interiors, The Restored Boutique, Feather River Lapidary Society, Mountain Mikes Pizza, Gold Country Casino Resort, Table Mountain Golf Club, Taco Bell, Bolt's Antique Tool Museum, Alpine Portable Toilets, Forebay Aquatic Center, High Tech Carpet Cleaning, Purple Line Urban Winery, Tong Fong Low, Yoville Yogurt, Oroville Car Wash, Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, Table Mountain Property Management, AAA,
Butte College
River Bend Park, of Feather River Recreation and Park District, was featured on the M-R front page in a story about a group of "Park Watch" volunteers watching out for the well-being of the park.
Park District board member Kent Fowler, directing the Park Watch, has advocated park watching, even a number of years ago when his wife Margaret was Feather River Nature Center president, and he was helping watch for invasive plants and providing protection around the Old Bathhouse park. I especially remember him defending our wildflower habitat along the riverside.
When the Hmong people first arrived in Oroville, they had some "living off the land habits" from Vietnam, and before they learned about our park laws, were attacking local wildlife to eat — especially edible plants, including pea-family plants near the nature center. Kent corrected that misunderstanding –quite adamantly!
Kent is the conscience and compassion of Oroville parks. He has organized a squad of Park Watch volunteers just to have a citizenry presence to discourage hoodlums and encourage nature watching and proper use of the parks. The facilities and habitats have taken a heavy hit in recent times, which makes it bad for wildlife and people.
"Park Watch" is quite appropriate in this age of cellphones for seeing and reporting, plus the handy phone-camera makes it a "Dick Tracy" special! (Remember years before smart phones when comic-book character Dick Tracy had a "smart phone wristwatch?")
Kent said, "If you can spare five minutes, just go off the main road and keep your eyes open. You might see something!" I like that. He was largely referring to park mischief, but I also saw a bit of nature wisdom in those words.
"Go off the main road and keep your eyes open!" "You can observe a lot by just watching!" Yogi had it right. Kent has it right. "Watch!" Even Jesus of the Holy Bible said it: "What I say unto you, I say unto all, 'watch!'" Mark 13:37.
The Biblical wisdom may have directly been referring to a different dimension of watching, but it is equivalent to watching for a vandal, or watching for the coming of the swallow after a cold winter. Watching for the salmon in the fall, or the coming of the migratory waterfowl from the Arctic … those are worthy things to watch for. You can watch for wildlife while watching for miscreants! "Be a good River Watcher!"
As such, my job was as a park watcher-naturalist for 32 years at Oakland Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge — at a time when I was agile and could run down those thieving gosling and purse snatchers.
There are many things you can watch for while watching for specific subjects. Artists and photographers know that. Bird watchers know that. Rock hunters know that. Wildlife just happens to be part of a healthy environment, and you have two eyes so you can watch twice as much! Actually, we should be very thankful for having sight at all, as miraculous as it is. You catch on to that truth when dealing with cataracts or sight problems.
There have been numerous advocates for the out-of-doors down through the ages for those who, in the love of nature, hold communion with her visible forms, and who have developed exceptional eyesight and been privileged to use it for enhancing the wilderness they love.
The list is long for the past few hundred years when the likes of John Muir and nature people have crusaded together to contribute to the understanding and conservation of our environment. The list encompasses those Oroville park watchers who are joining the gathering of people concerned with the appearance and understanding of our wild heritage. I stand with you.
Courtesy of a Mercury Register Article
OROVILLE — Kids and adults of all ages were looking high and low around Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Oroville Saturday for the sixth annual Southside Easter Egg Hunt.
This year, Haven of Hope on Wheels sponsored the event and organized it along with other community organizations such as Positive Reaction, Tree of Hope and African American Family Culture Center.
Pastor Kevin Thompson with Haven of Hope on Wheels said this was an event to help the community come together.
Read more in the Mercury Register Article
Wildflower & Nature Festival
Come celebrate springtime at the Wildflower & Nature Festival. The free family-friendly event will be held at the newly reopened River Bend Park. This event is centered around the nature of Butte County focusing mainly on the Oroville area.
There will be bus tours to see the wildflowers on Table Mountain, a children's craft and game area, food vendors, and live music. Local businesses will have handmade and natural items for sale and provide educational information. The two guided bus tours to table mountain during the event. Seats for the two guided bus tours to table mountain are reserved with a $10 donation per person and seats fill up fast! For more information call the Feather River Recreation and Park District at (530) 533-2011 or Click Here.
2019 Oroville Chamber Annual Dinner
We would like to proudly announce our upcoming Oroville Chamber Annual Dinner on April 11 with special guest keynote speaker Sheriff Kory Honea! Join us as we look back on our last year's accomplishments and celebrate local super heroes.
The event will be held at Feather Falls Brewing Company and will include dinner, entertainment, a photo booth, and a raffle. Tickets are only $40 per person!
We are also still looking for sponsorships and raffle item donations.
For full event details, Click Here.
From Wednesday, January 23rd, through Sunday, January 27th, they'll be offering the ultimate birding experience! There is still space available for some of the exciting field trips and workshops, but they are filling up fast. You can sign up online:
You can also check out the Snow Goose Festival Wildlife Art Exhibit at the Museum of Northern California Art from Jan 24 – Jan 27. There will be a formal opening reception Friday, January 25th from 5 to 8 pm. Details here: http://www.monca.org/event
If that wasn't enough to do, we're also in the middle of Restaurant Week! After hiking around birding all day, treat yourself to a perfect pairing. For a list of participating restaurants, Explore Butte County has you covered: https://www.explorebuttecounty.com/restaurant-week/
Photograph by Mike Peters
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Wednesday, January 23rd, through Sunday, January 27th
This weekend, January 18th, 19th and 20th, the Paradise Symphony Orchestra will accompany the Northern California Ballet for a special performance of The Nutcracker at the Historic Oroville State Theatre!
This performance was originally scheduled for December at the Paradise Performing Arts Center. Northern California Ballet's Paradise studio was lost in the Camp Fire, and with it went everything they had prepared for this show. In six short weeks, they have recreated everything including sets, costumes, and props.
This production is truly a team effort and what can happen when old and new friends work together.
For Tickets Visit http://www.northerncaliforniaballet.com/?page_id=21
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Restaurant Week will be held from January 18-27, 2019
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