Clinical Governance, Safety and Quality

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Purpose

The Clinical Governance, Safety and Quality Policy Framework outlines mandatory requirements for WA health entities (Health Service Providers and Department of Health) to ensure safe, effective, and consistent clinical care across the WA health system. These mandatory requirements define the minimum standards and expectations to be maintained, with a strong focus on patient-centered outcomes and continuous improvement.

Mandatory requirements

The following are mandatory requirements pursuant to this Policy Framework:

Policy framework custodian

Deputy Director General
Clinical Excellence Division

Enquiries relating to this Policy Framework may be directed to: PolicyFrameworkSupport@health.wa.gov.au

Approval

This policy framework has been approved and issued by the Director General of the Department of Health as the System Manager.

Approval byDr Shirley Bowen, Director General, Department of Health
Approval date01 July 2016
Date published06 June 2018
File numberF-AA-40142