New agreement between CQC and Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT)

24 Jul 2020 02:55 PM

CQC and Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) have today published a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement.

The agreement sets out how CQC will work with those leading the GIRFT programme to:

GIRFT is a national programme designed to improve care within the NHS by reducing unwarranted variations. It tackles variations in the way services are delivered, and shares best practice between trusts. It identifies changes that will help improve care and patient outcomes, as well as delivering efficiencies. The programme started as a pilot within orthopaedic surgery. It has since been extended to include over 40 clinical specialties.

The formal agreement between both organisations is underpinned by the following principles:

In line with these principles, the agreement confirms that the GIRFT team will regularly update CQC on the findings of their reviews of individual clinical specialities. They will inform CQC of any safety concerns identified during those reviews. And they'll share their final reports and recommendations before publication.

CQC and GIRFT will:

The agreement will be regularly reviewed to make sure it is relevant, up to date and effective.

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