IMPACT OF CLINICAL GOVERNANCE WEAKNESS AND FAILURE

Consider the corporate governance failure of Bundaberg hospital described in the commission of hospital inquiry (p. 1-6) and list the main clinical governance failings identified.

What governance mechanisms, if in place at that time, may have assisted in avoiding the clinical failings of Bundaberg?

You will be assessed on the following:
 Insights into governance and performance management processes and current issues.
 Accuracy of understanding
 Evidence of additional reading
 Writing skills