The purpose of this Clinical Governance Framework is to ensure Empowering Connection delivers safe, high-quality and participant-centred clinical care through integrated clinical and corporate governance systems.

This Framework outlines how Empowering Connection is accountable for continuously improving the safety, quality and effectiveness of clinical services provided to participants.

This Framework applies to all clinical services delivered by Empowering Connection and to all workers involved in the delivery, oversight or governance of clinical care.


Applicable NDIS Practice Standards

This Framework supports compliance with the NDIS Practice Standards and the NDIS High Intensity Support Skills Descriptors, including but not limited to:


Definitions

Clinical governance

An integrated component of corporate governance that ensures accountability, quality and safety in clinical care through leadership, systems, risk management and continuous improvement.

Clinical Governance Framework

The organisational structure, systems and processes used to ensure high-quality, safe and effective clinical care for participants.