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RAG RATING KEY
Key Control Status Assurance Status Acton Plan Status
Effective Positive Complete
Developing Not Identified/Developing Ongoing - On Track
Not Effective Negative Ongoing - Slight Slippage - < 2 months
Ongoing - Significant Slippage > 2 months
NHS NOTTINGHAM NORTH AND EAST
RISK ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK March 2016
Impact Likelihood Score Jan-16 Mar-16 May-16 Jul-16 Sep-16 Dec-16 Feb-17
R01 Jonathan Bemrose, Finance and Information Group
The CCG is unable to deliver against plan due to continually increasing activity, unexpected costs and an inability to maintain QIPP savings.
5 4 20 20 20 20 20 8
R02 Jonathan Bemrose,
Finance and
Information Group
The fragility of the system impacts on the
capability of the CCG to deliver against its financial
duties. 5 3 15 15 15 15 15 6
R03 Sam Walters /
Sharon Pickett, Various
Demands impacting on short term performance
hinder the capability to support transformation and plans for the long term including new models of care. Due to competing demand and the complexity of the system, the CCG is unable to provide leadership in co-ordinating the delivery of
core standard and recovery actions across the local health economy.
5 4 20 20 20 20 20 8
R04 Nichola Bramhall,
Quality and Risk
Committee
The CCG is unable to provide confidence to its
local population that it is commissioning clinically
safe, high quality, compassionate services. Lack of adequate focus and challenge may lead to compromised quality, outcomes or inappropriate
prioritisation.
5 2 10 10 10 10 10 6
R05 Hazel Buchanan,
Clinical Cabinet and Service Imrovement
Group
Due to a lack of understanding and/or effort to
recognise the different population segments, the CCG is unable to plan effectively and reduce
health inequalities and/or demonstrate continuous improvements for the protected characteristics.
5 2 10 10 10 10 10 6
R06 Sam Walters,
Governing Body
There is a risk that pressures and fragility within
the system impact on the CCG's capability to deliver against targets. 5 4 20 20 20 20 20 8
R07 Chair, Primary Care
Commissioning Committee and Governing Body
Limited engagement between member practices
and with the CCG impacts on the capability to work together on delivery of transformational change, including gaining benefits through
commissioning, federation and to improve the quality of primary medical services.
4 3 12 12 12 12 12 6
R08 Sam Walters,
Governing Body
Leaders are not visible and are not able to focus
on the short and longer term priorities of the CCG, due to the resource and focus required as lead commissioner for NUH.
4 2 8 8 8 8 8 2
R09 Sam Walters, Governing Body
High turnover and lack of succession planning in the leadership team and the Governing Body impacts on the capability to evidence robust leadership. 4 2 8 8 8 8 8 2
RISK ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Target Risk
Rating
Trend from
Previous
Report
Initial Risk RatingRisk ID
Lead and Committee Risk Narrative
Risk Rating Performance
Risk ID R01
Date Risk Established as Per New Framework 01/01/2016
Date Risk Last Updated 19/01/2016
Impact Likelihood Risk Score Impact Likelihood Residual Risk Score Trend
5 4 20 5 3 15
Gaps in Controls and Assurance
Description Status Date in place* Description Status Date in place Description Identified Action Deadline Owner Progress Status
Financial reporting - the Chief Finance Officer presents a financial
report to the Governing Body and financial information to the Clinical
Cabinet. Reports are tailored to reflect areas of influence.
Effective 01/01/2016 The financial report provides detail on performance against
duties.
Positive 01/01/2016 To consider in relation to any changes as per the planning
guidance. Allocations will now be provided every three years.
To continue to refine reporting in order to target
specific audiences.
01/06/2016 IL Finalising schemes on QIPP plan to cover required
savings. 01.07.16 A further exercise is being
carried out to identify QIPP schemes relative to
gap. Extraordinary GB held.
Finance and Information Group - the FIG is attended by Governing
Body (clinical and Lay representation) and senior executives. Full
financial and activity reports are presented. The Fig QIPP group
reviews the QIPP highlights in detail and a "deep dive" is carried out
within each meeting to discuss risks and alternatives.
Effective 01/01/2016 FIG minutes along with a verbal summary is provided to
the Governing Body.
Positive 01/01/2016 Cross CCG QIPP Group and 2016/17 QIPP Plan Ongoing with
First Draft of
Plan Due
IL Group has formed to discuss QIPP plan. As above.
Activity Reports - Comprehensive activity reports highlight key trends
and areas of risk.
Effective 01/01/2016 Activity reports are discussed in detail in the FIG and
presented in the Clinical Cabinet which allows for the
identification of any anomalies.
Positive 01/01/2016
Financial reports are produced and distributed to all CCG budget
holders on a monthly basis which relate to CCGs operating costs.
Effective 01/01/2016 Financial reports are signed by budget holders. Positive 01/01/2016
Practice based budgets are produced and included in a monthly GP
practice pack. The FIG review spend against budget and support the
prioritisation of practice visits for top overspending practices.
Effective 01/01/2016 Practice visits and discussions in the Clinical Cabinet have
indicated an understanding and recognition of spend
against budget.
Positive 01/01/2016
NHS England assurance process includes the financial position. Effective 01/01/2016 NHS England has carried out a "Deep Dive" on Nottingham
North and Nottingham East CCG. They have sent a letter
confirming their assurance.
Positive 01/01/2016
Annual reporting and annual accounts. Effective Internal and External Audit Positive 01/01/2016 To go out to procurement for external audit in 2016/17. This will
be against a standard service specification which is being written
by the Department of Health
Effective
Effective
Risk Description Strategic Objective
The CCG is unable to deliver against plan due to continually increasing activity, unexpected costs and an inability to maintain QIPP savings.The CCG has effective and appropriate financial
management including stretching itself financially, efficient
financial controls and processes and good governance.
Lead and Committee Responsible Current Risk Rating* Residual Risk Rating
Jonathan Bemrose, Finance and Information Group
Key Controls in Place Assurance on Effectiveness of Controls Action Plan to Mitigate Risk
The CCG has agreed detailed financial risk management
arrangements with other CCGs in the south of Nottinghamshire. The
risk pooling arrangements protects against unplanned variance in
commissioning spend associated with volume changes, as well as the
impact of small numbers of high cost patients. The risk management
arrangements also extend to the pooling of risk around continuing
care. The performance of the risk pool is reported to the FIG.
The CCG's risk management arrangements have been
examined and agreed by the FIG.
The CCG's accounts are subject to annual external audit by
KPMG and reported in the annual governance statement
and annual report.
The CCG's financial risk management arrangements have
been further developed with the finalisation of the PWC
supported risk pool to manage variance in commissioned
spend.
Positive
Risk ID R02
Date Risk Identified 01/01/2016
Date Risk Last Updated 19/01/2016
Impact Likelihood Current Risk Score Impact Likelihood Residual Risk Score Trend
5 3 15 5 2 10
Gaps in Controls and Assurance
Description Status Date in place Description Status Date in place Description Identified Action Deadline Owner Progress Status
Provider/Commissioner finance meetings - there has been an
agreement to review finances as a system.
Developing 01/01/2016 Governing Body reporting on delivery against financial will
provide an indication.
Developing 01/01/2016 Comprehensive reporting as asystem - supported through work
of Greater Nottingham Health and Care Partners.
To continue to develop relationships and processes
for managing finances as a system.
Ongoing (?) Jonathan Bemrose, Ian
Livsey
JB lead for GNHCP finance group. Group has
started to develop shared forecasts and business
planning tools. Draft STP has been completed.
The Greater Nottingham Health and Care Partners governance
structure includes a finance and performance workstream. This is
supporting the opportunity to work together as a system.
Developing 01/01/2016 This will come through the governance structures of the
Greater Nottingham partners.
Developing 01/01/2016 To produce strategic plans as per planning guidance final plans 11
April 2016, 1st
draft of STP 11
April 2016.
Final draft
June.
Rebecca Larder Working with mid-notts on first draft for
submission the 11 April. First draft submitted.
Steering Group has been formed. Next
submission June. Draft submission has been
made to NHS England. Comments will be
returned in July.
Collaborative agreements are in place to ensure partnership working
across Health and Social Care. These include regular meetings to
discuss joint commissioning agendas such as the Better Care Fund
(BCF) Working Group, the Health and Wellbeing Board Delivery Group
and participation in specific joint stakeholder events. The CCG has
significant representation in these meetings including the Chief
Finance Officer , Chief Officer and Chair.
Effective 01/01/2016 The CCG financial performance reporting. Effective 01/01/2016
Residual Risk RatingLead and Committee Responsible
Current Risk Rating
Action Plan to Mitigate Risk
Risk Description Strategic Objective
The fragility of the system impacts on the capability of the CCG to deliver against its financial duties. The CCG has effective and appropriate financial
management including stretching itself financially, efficient
financial controls and processes and good governance.
Jonathan Bemrose, Finance and Information Group
Key Controls in Place Assurance on Effectiveness of Controls
Risk ID R03
Date Risk Identified 01/01/2016
Date Risk Last Updated 19/01/2016
Impact Likelihood Risk Score Impact Likelihood Residual Risk Score Trend
5 4 20 4 3 12
Gaps in Controls and Assurance
Description Status Date in place Description Status Date in place Description Identified Action Deadline Owner Progress Status
CCG Committees will continue to monitor performance against short
term and CCG specific long term objectives. The Greater Nottingham
Partners governance structure and supporting infrastructure will
continue to progress the longer term, whilst working alongside CCG
staff on short term initiatives.
Effective 01/01/2016 Committee updates and Governing Body reporting will
provide assurance. The Greater Nottingham Health and
Care Partners governance structure and Board will provide
assurance on wider and longer term objectives.
Positive 01/01/2016 To produce operational plans as per the planning
guidance.
11/04/2016 Sharon Pickett First draft of operational plan has been completed
(with reviews with NHS England). Operational
plan complete.
Comprehensive performance reporting is presented to the Governing
Body with relevant action plans.
Effective 01/01/2016 Performance reporting is developed with changing
demands. Performance reporting demonstrates trends.
Positive 01/01/2016 To produce strategic plans as per the planning
guidance and as part of the footprint.
01/06/2016 Sam Walters Discussions being held on how to manage as a
footprint. Footprint steering group established.
Plan being developed as Nottinghamshire.
GNHCP plans developing and informing STP.
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The Greater Nottingham Health and Care Partners has a supporting
infrastructure which allows the CCG to manage short term
performance.
Developing 01/01/2016 Transformation is able to progress without destabilising
CCG, including limiting resource constraints
Developing TBC - dependent
on new structure
New structure being implemented for the Greater Nottingham
Health and Social Care Partners. Need to then determine how to
align with CCG.
To include as part of a development session for the
Governing Body to ensure fully briefed. To include
presentation on the Vanguard to the Governing Body.
01/04/2016 Sam Walters Schedules for March
The CCG is part of a wider system and shared arrangements have
been tested and are working effectively across south
Nottinghamshire, providing checks and controls for short term
performance. This includes the System Resilience Group.
Effective 01/01/2016 Delivery against targets including outputs and decision
making from internal and external committees and groups.
Positive 01/01/2016
The System Resilience Group, System Resilience Implementation
Group and TAG meetings provide a comprehensive structure for
managing short term performance on urgent care.
Developing 01/01/2016 New EMAS protocols and operational plans have been
implemented.
Positive 01/04/2016
Risk Description Strategic Objective
Capacity and demands impacting on short term performance hinder the capability to support transformation, the footprint and plans for the long term.The CCG has comprehensive and achievable plans as both a
CCG and as part of a wider system.
Lead and Committee Responsible Current Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Sharon Pickett/ Rebecca Larder - Various
Key Controls in Place Assurance on Effectiveness of Controls Action Plan to Mitigate Risk
Risk ID R04
Date Risk Identified 01/01/2016
Date Risk Last Updated 16/09/2016
Impact Likelihood Risk Score Impact Likelihood Risk Score Trend
5 2 10 4 2 8
Gaps in Controls and Assurance
Description Status Date in place Description Status Date in place Description Identified Action Deadline Owner Progress Status
Quality Report - a quality report is presented to the Governing Body
and discussed in detail in the QRC. This includes HCAI, serious
incidents, patient safety, safeguarding, transforming care, care
homes, continuing health care retrospective claims, quality visists,
patient experience, complaints, patient stories, primary care quality,
CQC inspections, quality monitoring and nursing and midwifery
council revalidation.
Effective 01/01/2016 Detail is discussed in the QRC and from this relevant items
are escalated to the Governing Body.
Positive 01/01/2016
Safeguarding Committees - the committee aims to ensure that
systems and process are in place to safeguard vulnerable adults and
children as a core component of the services provided and
commissioned by the following Nottinghamshire Clinical
Commissioning Groups (CCGs):
Effective Minutes and highlight reports are provided to the
Governing Body.
Positive
Quality and Risk Committee - through the committee details on all
providers are discussed and escalated where relevant to the
Governing Body. The Committee includes clinical, lay and executive
membership. The governance structure supporting the QRC includes
scrutiny panels and lay representation. Visists are made to the
providers.
Effective 01/01/2016 Minutes and summaries are provided to the Governing
Body.
Positive 01/01/2016
Quality Impact Assessments are completed for all changes and are
reviewed by the Director of Nursing and Quality. Any issues are
escalated to the QRC. QIAs support all members of staff to
understand and focus on elements related to quality.
Effective 01/01/2016 QIAs are reviewed by the Director of Nursing and are
escalated to the QRC.
Positive 01/01/2016
Equality Impact Assessments are done for all changes and initiatives
that directly impact on patients and public. The completion of the
EIAs supports the commisisoning of high quality compassionate
services.
Effective 01/01/2016 EIAs are reviewed by the E&D forum and are tested
through patient and public involvement.
Positive 01/01/2016
Clinical Cabinet - the Clinical Cabinet is attended by GPs from each of
the member practices as well as the secondary care consultant.
Through this committee members discuss what is clinically safe and
use this forum to highlight any concerns they may have with
providers.
Effective 01/01/2016 Clinical Cabinet minutes are reported to the Governing
Body
Positive 01/01/2016
Care Homes - the quality team work directly with the Local Authority
and visit care homes on a regular basis. Reporting on care homes is
provided to the Quality and Risk Committee and Governing Body.
Effective 01/01/2016 Detail is discussed in the QRC and from this relevant items
are escalated to the Governing Body.
Positive 01/01/2016
Medicines Optimisation - a Care Home Pharmacist focuses on
medication reviews and medicines management, including storing
medicines safely. The Pharmacist works closely with the Care Homes
team in order to discuss any areas of concern. A member of
thepharmacy team has a specific focus and responsibility for patient
safety and a south forum has been established to specifically discuss
issues in meds management.
Developing 01/01/2016 The pharmacists are supported by the Quality Team. Developing
Medicines Optimisation - Reviews and audits taking place with
additional focus on SIP feeds and medication prescribed for patients
with a learning disability
Developing 01/06/2016 The pharmacists are supported by the Quality Team and
Mental Health Liaison Nurse .
Developing
A primary care quality assurance framework is being developed to
incorporate a quality dashboard, risk matrix and escalation process.
Developing 01/04/2016 Homecare - monthly quality meetings with CCG/Citycare
established, audit tool drafted, Health and Social Home
Care programme board and operational groups established
to progress new contracts and establish joint quality and
contract monitoring arrangements.
Developing
Key Controls in Place Assurance on Effectiveness of Controls Action Plan to Mitigate Risk
Risk Description Strategic Objective
The CCG is unable to provide confidence to its local population that it is commissioning clinically safe, high quality, compassionate services. Lack of adequate focus and challenge
may lead to compromised quality, outcomes or inappropriate prioritisation.
The CCG demonstrates that it is planning effectively
providing a basis for transforming services, improving
outcomes while ensuring that patients receive the high
quality, timely care that they have a right to expect today.
Lead and Committee Responsible Current Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Nichola Bramhall, Quality and Risk Committee
Risk ID R05
Date Risk Identified 01/01/2016
Date Risk Last Updated 19/01/2016
Impact Likelihood Risk Score Impact Likelihood Residual Risk Score Trend
5 2 10 4 2 8
Gaps in Controls and Assurance
Description Status Date in place Description Status Date in place Description Identified Action Deadline Owner Progress Status
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) - the JSNA is used as a
source of intelligence in understanding health inequalities. This is
applied to service specifications and patient and public involvement.
The CCG contributes directly to the writing of the JSNA.
Effective 01/01/2016 Chapters of the JSNA are approved by the Health and
Wellbeing Board. The JSNA is used by the Local Authority
and Public Health.
Positive 01/01/2016 Patient and public involvement - identifying segments
engaged with.
01/06/2016 Hazel Buchanan Recruiting for the position of Patient and Public
Engagment Manager. Position recruited to.
Establishing processes for involvement across
segments. Have identified learning disabilities
and men as areas to target due to CCG
population.
Equality Impact Assessments are done for all changes and initiatives
that directly impact on patients and public. The completion of the
EIAs ensures that different needs are considered in the design and
communication of service changes and any other CCG activities
directly impacting the local population.
Effective 01/01/2016 EIAs are discussed in the Equality Forum and escalated to
the Quality and Risk Committee as relevant. These would
in turn be brought to the attention of the Governing Body.
Positive 01/01/2016 All EIAs to be published on the web-site. Mapping data is to be provided by local super output
area and will cover health inequalities. This is being
produced by Public Health in liaison with the Health
and Wellbeing Board
22/03/2016
(workshop)
Hazel Buchanan Workshop in March being run by HWB. Action
plans developed. Discussions held in LA
Partnership.,
Lay member patient and public involvement will also hold
responsibility for championing e&d and reducing health inequalities.
Developing 01/02/2016 The Lay Member PPI sits on the Governing Body and
through responsibilities, facilitates inclusive leadership.
Developing 01/02/2016 This is developing as we have a new Lay Member for PPI starting
1 Feb 2016.
To publish EIAs and link directly to patient and public
involvement.
01/05/2016 Hazel Buchanan Working with service improvement team.
Establishing processes with recruitment of PPI
Manager. PPI Manager liaising with Service
Improvement.
The CCG is a member of the Community Safety Partnership which
provides detail on health inequalities. Through this the CCG sits on
the Hate Crime steering and implementation group.
Effective 01/01/2016 The community safety partnership reports to the Safer
Nottinghamshire Board.
Developing 01/01/2016 A means of reporting back to the Governing Body (and to other
south CCG GBs) in order to highlight areas discussed and agreed.
Operational and strategic plans to be produced for
2016/17. Strategic plan is to 20/21
01/06/2016 Sharon Pickett/Sam
Walters
Plans being developed with the support of
neighbouring CCGs. STP being developed with
mid-motts. External support has been procured
to develop plan for GNHCP and to support the
development of the STP.
Business cases and service specifications are completed for all
changes. These detail the needs of the population and reflect the
outcome of the EIAs.
Effective 01/05/2016 Business cases and service specifications are presented to
either the Service Improvement Group or the Clinical
Cabinet. These forums will ensure that health inequalities
have been taken into consideration.
Developing 01/01/2016
Risk Description Strategic Objective
Due to a lack of understanding and/or effort to recognise the different population segments, the CCG is unable to plan effectively and reduce health inequalities and/or
demonstrate continuous improvements for the protected characteristics.
The CCG demonstrates that it is planning effectively
providing a basis for transforming services, improving
outcomes while ensuring that patients receive the high
quality, timely care that they have a right to expect today.
Lead and Committee Responsible Current Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Sharon Pickett, Clinical Cabinet
Key Controls in Place Assurance on Effectiveness of Controls Action Plan to Mitigate Risk
Risk ID R06
Date Risk Identified 01/01/2014
Date Risk Last Updated 19/01/2016
Impact Likelihood Risk Score Impact Likelihood Residual Risk Score Trend
5 4 20 4 4 16
Gaps in Controls and Assurance
Description Status Date in place Description Status Date in place Description Identified Action Deadline Owner Progress Status
Targets are included in the contracts with providers. Performance is
monitored by the Contract Executive Board and Quality Scrutiny
Group on a monthly basis along with all other performance measures.
The group agrees actions to resolve performance issues and ensures
that these are reflected in the contractual agreement between
provider and commissioner.
Effective 01/01/2016 The performance report indicates changes in performance
as impacted by discussions and action plans.
Positive 01/01/2016 Remedial Action Plans are being implemented. Ongoing Maxine Bunn Remedical Action Plans continue to be monitored
and penalties applied accordingly. Board to Board
meeting held with NUH.
The System Resilience Group and System Resilience Implementation
Groups manage pressures across the system. TAG meetings have
also been established to review processes and patients.
Effective 01/01/2016 NHS England and The TDA actively monitor performance
on key targets.
Positive 01/01/2016 2016/17 Operational Plans to be developed in line
with planning guidance.
Complete Sharon Pickett Operational Plan has been reviewed by NHS
England and relevant updates made. Operational
plan finalised.
Comprehensive performance reports are presented to the Governing
Body.
Effective 01/01/2016 The Governing Body review at every meeting. There is the
opportunity to develop the performance report.
Positive 01/01/2016 Right Care approach being implemented in the CCG
which will help to strengthen the CCG and mitigate
risk.
01/06/2016 Sharon Pickett Right Care Workshop in February. New
commissioning for value packs released and being
reviewed by CCG. Considering in relation to QIPP
plans.
The Greater Nottingham Health and Care Partners workstreams are
focusing on short term changes that will impact on the system,
alongside longer term changes.
Developing 01/01/2016 Workstream leads produce highlight reports which indicate
areas of progress. The workstream leads link in with the
CCG to ensure that projects are aligned.
Developing 01/01/2016 Plans to progress further. Right Care approach to be more fully
implemented.
Communications - the CCG carries out campaigns in order to change
the way the healthcare system is ued by patients. Campaigns focus
on urgent care, knowing local services, medical conditions, winter
pressures. Campaigns may be locally developed or part of a national
programme.
Effective 01/01/2016 Communications have demonstrated a change in patient
behaviour in relation to 111. The CCG works closeley with
NHS England in order to implement national campaigns at
a local level.
Positive 01/01/2016
Better Care Fund - the BCF provides an opportunity for joint health
and social care plans. Delivery against the BCF is monitored and
progress is reported back to the Health and Wellbeing Board. The
BCF supports collaborative working and change across the system.
Effective 01/01/2016 Progress is monitored and reported back to the CCG
through the performance report and also to the Health and
Wellbeing Board.
Positive 01/01/2016
EMAS protocols and operational plans have been implemented.
Harm reviews have been formalised and undertaken regularly.
Progress and improvements as a result will be included as
performance reporting.
Developing 01/03/2016 CQC Inspections on providers Positive EMAS 11/2015
Quality Scrutiny Panels - ED Pathway Quality Metrics established and
monitored quarterly through Quality Scrutiny Panel. Monitoring
recommendations from CCG/TDA visit (Feb 2016) . 2016/17 quality
schedules agreed with NUH to include regular harm review exception
reports for 12 hr breaches to be received by panel.
Developing 01/01/016-
01/13/2016
Key Controls in Place Assurance on Effectiveness of Controls Action Plan to Mitigate Risk
Risk Description Strategic Objective
There is a risk that pressures and fragility within the system, ie ED, Cancer, EMAS, impact on the CCG's capability to deliver against targets.
The CCG demonstrates that it is planning effectively
providing a basis for transforming services, improving
outcomes while ensuring that patients receive the high
quality, timely care that they have a right to expect today.
Lead and Committee Responsible Current Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Sam Walters, Governing Body
Risk ID R07
Date Risk Identified 01/01/2016
Date Risk Last Updated 19/01/2016
Impact Likelihood Risk Score Impact Likelihood Residual Risk Score Trend
4 3 12 3 3 9
Gaps in Controls and Assurance
Description Status Date in place Description Status Date in place Description Identified Action Deadline Owner Progress Status
Primary Care Team - the primary care team work directly with
member practices and produce a weekly newsletter to provide
regular updates. The primary care team organise Practice Learning
Time events which cover both clinical and non-clinical topics.
Effective 01/01/2016 The work of the primary care team has demonstrated
improvements in engagement and supporting member
practices. The team directly support
Positive 01/01/2016 CCG to work with GP practices on federating/ Primary Care Home - this is a provider initiative and is
being supported by the CCG. An outcome will be
improved relationships between member practices.
NAPC
Deadlines
James Hopkinson/Sharon
Pickett
Regular meetings are being held. Leadership has
changed. Initiative being reviewed.
Clinical Cabinet - a GP representative from each of the practices is a
member of the Clinical Cabinet. The agendas of the Clinical Cabinet
support
Effective 01/01/2016 Clinical Cabinet attendance is good and discussions have
improved in relation to commissioning.
Positive 01/01/2016 The CCG have commissioned a GP to support
practices in identifying and working towards
federation.
Ongoing (now
linked to PCH).
Sharon Pickett The position has been recruited to and early
discussions have started with member practices.
Governing Body - There are 5 GP representatives on the Governing
Body which is further strengthened by the attendance at Locality
Meetings
Developing 01/09/2016 Governing Body attendance is good Developing 01/09/2016
Primary Care Commissioning Committee considers the outcomes
from the quality dashboard and is supported by a Primary Care
quality working group. Primary Care Commissioning Committee will
review all areas of performance.
Developing 01/01/2016 Performance and trends identified through the quality
dashboard. Reports from NHS England.
Positive 01/01/2016 GP recruitment to the Governing Body. 01/06/2016 Hazel Buchanan Interviews held, going to election. New GPs
recruited and attending first GB meeting in July.
NHS England Assurance Framework - the CCG completes a self-
certification on a quarterly basis on delegated responsibilities.
Developing 01/01/2016 NHS England review and feedback on the self-certification. Developing 01/01/2016 To tighten up internal processes for completion of the self-
certification.
Risk Description Strategic Objective
Limited engagement between member practices and with the CCG impacts on the capability to work together on delivery of transformational change, including gaining benefits
through commissioning, federation and to improve the quality of primary medical services.To ensure effective and efficient management of delegated
functions and high quality primary care.
Lead and Committee Responsible Current Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Chair, Primary Care Commissioning Committee and Governing Body
Key Controls in Place Assurance on Effectiveness of Controls Action Plan to Mitigate Risk
Risk ID R08
Date Risk Identified 01/01/2016
Date Risk Last Updated 19/01/2016
Impact Likelihood Risk Score Impact Likelihood Residual Risk Score Trend
4 2 8 2 1 2
Gaps in Controls and Assurance
Description Status Date in place Description Status Date in place Description Identified Action Deadline Owner Progress Status
The exec team have a weekly meeting and review all priorties and
areas of pressure. Responsibilities are clearly defined between the
exec team.
Effective 01/01/2016 Progress of priorities by the CCG. Positive 01/01/2016 Responsibilities across CCGs have been revisited in
line with additional responsibility. This remains an
action to provide time for changes to settle in and a
review on the balance of capacity to be carried out.
Ongoing Sam Walters Chief Officers are taking forward new areas of
responsibility. The planning guidance and
footprint have impacted on how work together.
Thereis also the impact of SFHFT.
The Chair and Assistant Clinical Chair meet weekly at the CCG offices. Effective 01/01/2016 Knowledge and input of Chair and Assistant Clinical Chair
to CCG meetings.
Positive 01/01/2016 Board to boards and NNE Governing Body reporting to
be finalised.
01/04/2016 Hazel Buchanan Board to Board meeting with NUH held in April.
A bi-weekly Communications Cell is held with all staff to update on
initiatives.
Effective 01/01/2016 Staff survey will provide insight on visibility of the senior
leaders.
Positive 01/01/2016
Shared teams will continue to provide contracting support. Effective 01/01/2016 Reporting to the Governing Body Positive 01/01/2016 Governing Body role in relation to NUH responsibilities to be
formalised through Board to Board meetings.
The Chair and Chief Officer will continue to attend committees of the
Governing Body.
Effective 01/01/2016 The annual CCG survey will provide insight into the visibility
of senior leadership.
Positive 01/01/2016
Risk Description Strategic Objective
Due to the resource and focus required as lead commissioner for NUH, leaders are not visible and are not able to focus on the short and longer term priorities of the CCG.
To ensure a well-led organisation including strong
leadership and good governance resulting in delivery of all
statutory functions and duties, partnership working and a
strong workforce.
Lead and Committee Responsible Current Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Sam Walters, Governing Body
Key Controls in Place Assurance on Effectiveness of Controls Action Plan to Mitigate Risk
Risk ID R09
Date Risk Identified 01/01/2016
Date Risk Last Updated 19/01/2016
Impact Likelihood Risk Score Impact Likelihood Residual Risk Score Trend
4 2 8 4 1 4
Gaps in Controls and Assurance
Description Status Date in place Description Status Date in place Description Identified Action Deadline Owner Progress Status
The Governing Body structure includes an Assistant Clinical Chair
position which supports succession planning for the Chair. The CCG
organisational structure includes a Deputy Chief Officer. The overall
structure supports succession planning.
Effective 01/01/2016 Outputs from Governing Body meetings. Positive 01/01/2016 ? Review of the Governing Body structure to allow for
more direct exec input.
01/05/2016 Hazel Buchanan Tied into recruitment of new Chair. New COI
guidance indicates the need for a third lay
member.
Workforce reporting is carried out on a monthly basis and provides
information on turnover rates.
Effective 01/01/2016 Workforce performance against benchmarks. Developing 01/01/2016 Regular review of workforce data in exec meeting. To produce regular reporting for the exec team to
review (against benchmarks)
01/06/2016 Hazel Buchanan Have liaised with HR provider to amend reports.
First workforce report produced for the GB.
The leadership team and Governing Body are supported with group
and individual development sessions. Individuals have access to
coaching and part of this is to support succession planning.
Effective 01/01/2016 Outputs from Governing Body meetings. Self-Assessments
of Governing Body. (GB did peer review with Hardwick)
Positive 01/01/2016 There are going to be significant changes in Governing Body and
therefore need to consider when to do another self-assessment.
Governing Body recruitment. 01/05/2016 Hazel Buchanan Roles have been advertised. Interviews have
been carried out. Secondary Care Consultant
recruited. GPs recruited.
Development plans for the leadership team and the Governing Body Developing 01/01/2016 Confidence of the Governing Body. Exec team
performance.
Positive 01/01/2016 There have been new recruits to the GB and changes in
leadership which will impact on development plans. Governing
Body to challenge exec team.
Key Controls in Place Assurance on Effectiveness of Controls Action Plan to Mitigate Risk
Risk Description Strategic Objective
Lack of succession planning in the leadership team and the Governing Body impacts on the capability to evidence robust leadership.
To ensure a well-led organisation including strong
leadership and good governance resulting in delivery of all
statutory functions and duties, partnership working and a
strong workforce.
Lead and Committee Responsible Current Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Sam Walters, Governing Body
Score: Rating:
1-2 Low
3-6 Low - Medium
7-10 Significant
11-15 Significant-High
16-25 High