Information Governance Strategy

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1 Information Governance Strategy Date completed: June 2013 Responsible Director: Approved by/ date: Director of Compliance Review date: October 2014 Amended: Author: Ben Westmancott CWHH Quality and Safety Committee, 2 nd October 2013 Information Governance Strategy Version 2.0 Page 1 of 5

2 Information Governance Strategy For more information on this document, please contact: Director of Compliance, Ben Westmancott, CWHH CCGs Collaborative 15 Marylebone Road, London NW1 JD Version Control Version Date Issued Brief Summary of Changes Owners name 1.0 July 2013 Amended to reflect CWHH procedures Ben Westmancott 2.0 August 2013 Circulated to local CCG IT Committees for comment Ben Westmancott Document Imprint Copyright Central London, West London, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Groups, 2013: All rights reserved Re-use of all or part of this document is governed by copyright and the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations SI2005 No 1515 Information on re-use can be obtained from: Director of Compliance, Ben Westmancott, CWHH CCGs Collaborative Tel: , Information Governance Strategy Version 2.0 Page 2 of 5

3 Information Governance Policy 1. Purpose of the Strategy Approach Responsibility and Scope Conclusion... 5 Information Governance Strategy Version 2.0 Page 3 of 5

4 1. Purpose of this Strategy 1.1. This strategy sets out the approach taken within Central London, West London, Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Groups (The CCG) to provide a robust Information Governance (IG) framework for the current and future management of information The IG strategy cannot be seen in isolation as information plays a key part in corporate governance, strategic risk, clinical governance, service planning, informatics, performance and business management. The strategy is, therefore, closely linked with other strategies to ensure integration with all aspects of the CCG business activities Information Governance should therefore be viewed in the overall context of Governance within the CCG as a vital component of both planning and healthcare. 2. Approach 2.1. IG is a component of performance management i.e. ensuring that IG is central to the working lives of all staff will be a part of each manager's personal objectives 2.2. There are two key components underpinning this strategy which are: The CCG Information Governance Policy, which outlines the objectives for information governance; and An annual action plan arising from a base line assessment against the standards set out in the Information Governance Toolkit for Clinical Commissioning Groups The over-riding critical success factor for effective Information Governance will be to develop a staff culture of good management of information, information systems and records. This will primarily be achieved by an effective programme of awareness and training identified and implemented by the Director of Compliance Other aspects of the information governance framework will be delivered by the CSU, working together with the CCG, particularly relating to IT and HR. 3. Responsibility and scope 3.1. The Information Governance agenda currently encompasses the following areas: Information Governance Management Confidentiality and Data Protection Assurance Information Security Assurance Clinical Information Assurance Secondary Use Assurance Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations Data Quality Records and Information Management Information Governance Strategy Version 2.0 Page 4 of 5

5 3.2. Ultimate responsibility for IG within the CCG lies with the Governing Body and the Chief Officer. There is a clearly defined Governing Body level responsibility including performance monitoring for Information Governance with clear lines of accountability leading to the Governing Body To achieve this the CCG has established the Collaborative Quality and Patient Safety Committee, which will function as the Information Governance Committee and is accountable to the Governing Body The IG Committee has specific terms of reference and membership which includes representatives from the CCGs as well as representation from the CSU The IG Committee has overall responsibility for overseeing the development and implementation of this strategy, the IG Policy and the IG toolkit action plan. These will be subject to a periodic review and progress reports to the Governing Body. An IG Working Group has been established to develop and deliver the detailed plans and policies A key function of the IG Committee will be to monitor and review untoward occurrences and incidents relating to IG and ensure that effective remedial and preventative action is taken The Director of Compliance is the senior manager responsible for IG and will project manage the work of the IG Committee and working group Any associated resource implications incurred by the implementation of the IG policy and strategy, will be identified by the IG Committee. Business cases, including the provision of awareness and training needs, will be developed and submitted to the CCG Governing Body for approval. 4. Conclusion 4.1. The implementation of the IG strategy, policy and action plan will ensure that information is more effectively managed in the CCG. Each year the policy will be reviewed and a revised action plan developed against the IG Toolkit, to identify key areas for continuous improvement. Information Governance Strategy Version 2.0 Page 5 of 5