Advanced Certificate in Health Service Governance

Author: Claire Lea

Published July 2019 | ISBN: 9781860727887

Designed for those studying for our Advanced Certificate in Health Service Governance, this study text provides the knowledge and skills necessary to act as an adviser to governing bodies across the NHS in England. This includes developing good governance practices for all obligations of NHS organisations in England, covering not only legal duties, but also applicable and recommended standards of best practice.

It covers the development of good governance practices, including the governance frameworks that can be applied to NHS organisations as well as issues surrounding the board, including its role and how it manages risk. The legal and statutory duties of NHS organisations are also discussed, as well as the recommended standards of best practice they should follow.

This study text details all you need to know for the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Health Service Governance qualification. It contains:

• Worked examples and ‘Test Yourself’ questions with full, worked answers.
• Case studies and ‘Stop and Think’ scenarios to help you apply your knowledge.
• Detailed chapter summaries to aid your revision.