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Monitor issues proposals for revised Compliance Framework
Monitor has today published a consultation on changes to the Compliance Framework for NHS foundation trusts. The Compliance Framework sets out Monitor’s approach to regulating an NHS foundation trust, ensuring it stays within its Terms of Authorisation, while at the same time providing the freedom it needs to innovate and respond to local needs. Monitor is proposing some changes to develop this approach and ensure its continued success.
These changes are in part intended to reflect the national requirements for the NHS described in the Operating Framework for 2008-09 (issued in December 2007) which featured a focus on reducing the number of cases of MRSA and C.difficile; delivering the 18-week waiting time target; and compliance with the Hygiene Code. In addition, the proposed changes reflect a move towards contracts agreed between commissioners and providers which specify detailed performance expectations for the provision of local healthcare.
Reflecting this, Monitor’s proposed changes focus on:
Notes
1. For media enquiries contact: Michael Moruzzi on 020 7340 2438.
2. Consultation on amendments to the Compliance Framework is available to download from the Monitor website.
3. A letter from Monitor's Executive Chairman, William Moyes, to chairs of NHS foundation trusts regarding the Operating Framework 2008/09 and how it will impact the consultation on the Compliance Framework is available to read on Monitor’s website: http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/publications.php?id=1080
4. Monitor has issued the consultation document to a wide range of stakeholders to ensure all relevant parties have the opportunity to respond to the proposals. However, this is a public consultation and open to all for comment.
5. The consultation will close on 20 March 2008. Details of how to submit responses are included in the consultation document.
6. Monitor authorises and regulates NHS foundation trusts ensuring they are well-managed and financially viable in order to deliver high quality healthcare for patients. As of 1 December 2007, 83 NHS foundation trusts have been authorised by Monitor.
7. Monitor was established in January 2004. It is independent of government and accountable to Parliament. Monitor’s functions and powers are set out in the National Health Service Act 2006.
These changes are in part intended to reflect the national requirements for the NHS described in the Operating Framework for 2008-09 (issued in December 2007) which featured a focus on reducing the number of cases of MRSA and C.difficile; delivering the 18-week waiting time target; and compliance with the Hygiene Code. In addition, the proposed changes reflect a move towards contracts agreed between commissioners and providers which specify detailed performance expectations for the provision of local healthcare.
Reflecting this, Monitor’s proposed changes focus on:
- revised healthcare targets for 2008/09 by which we will directly assess service performance as one indicator of effective governance;
- specific changes to self-certifications by boards;
- the potential introduction of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with effect from 2008/09; and
- proposed amendments to reporting requirements for membership information and election turnout rates, so as to better reflect the engagement of members.
Notes
1. For media enquiries contact: Michael Moruzzi on 020 7340 2438.
2. Consultation on amendments to the Compliance Framework is available to download from the Monitor website.
3. A letter from Monitor's Executive Chairman, William Moyes, to chairs of NHS foundation trusts regarding the Operating Framework 2008/09 and how it will impact the consultation on the Compliance Framework is available to read on Monitor’s website: http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/publications.php?id=1080
4. Monitor has issued the consultation document to a wide range of stakeholders to ensure all relevant parties have the opportunity to respond to the proposals. However, this is a public consultation and open to all for comment.
5. The consultation will close on 20 March 2008. Details of how to submit responses are included in the consultation document.
6. Monitor authorises and regulates NHS foundation trusts ensuring they are well-managed and financially viable in order to deliver high quality healthcare for patients. As of 1 December 2007, 83 NHS foundation trusts have been authorised by Monitor.
7. Monitor was established in January 2004. It is independent of government and accountable to Parliament. Monitor’s functions and powers are set out in the National Health Service Act 2006.
