NHS Info Flashcards
What and when was the NHS Scotland Act?
- First major reorganisation since 1948. Established 15 boards and other bodies for a more efficient integrated service.
What are the NHS Values?
CDO-HR-QT Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness Honesty Responsibility Quality Teamwork
How many geographical NHS boards are there?
Fourteen
What are the Special Health Boards?
Public Health Scotland, Healthcare Improvement Scotland Scottish Ambulance Service Golden Jubilee State Hospitals Board for Scotland NHS 24 NHS Education for Scotland NHS National Services Scotland
Who is the Chief Medical Officer?
Dr Gregor Smith
Who is the Chief Executive Officer of NHS Scotland?
Caroline Lamb
Who is the National Clinical Director?
Professor Jason Leitch
What is the purpose of the NHS Board?
efficient, effective and accountable governance of the local NHS system
strategic leadership and direction for the system as a whole, focusing on agreed outcomes.
Who is the Chief Executive of NHS Forth Valley?
Cathy Cowan
What are the current challenges facing the NHS?
COVID
Enduring Health Inequalities
Drug related deaths - an increasingly medical problem requiring a whole systems approach
Environmental sustainability and climate change - we are a significant contributor to the climate emergency.
Aging population with a continuing shift in pattern of disease towards long-term conditions.
Growing numbers of older patients with multiple conditions and complex.
Challenging economic environment.
What are the protected characteristics?
ADGMPRRSS age disability gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief sex sex orientation
What are NHS Forth Valley’s strategic risks?
They include: Cyber resilience Covid-19 remobilisation Unscheduled care Information Governance Workforce plans Primary Care Health care Strategy IT infrastructure
General NHS Forth Valley info
Serves a population of 306,000
Budget of £570 million
Approx 8000 staff
