Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Nursing/Acting Chief Officer, Oldham Care Organisation, that provided the Sub-Committee with an update following the recent publication of the Pennine Acute NHS Trust CQC report in March 2018.

This included:-

• The development of an overarching action plan submitted to CQC by 11^th April 2018
• The development of local action plans in each of the NE sector Care Organisations
• Assurance and monitoring within Care Organisations and Sub-Sub-Committees in Common
• Greater Manchester monitoring of the Trust-wide Improvement Plan

The Sub-Committee were informed there had been continuous improvement and that, following an “inadequate” rating in 2017, the Trust rating had improved to “requires improvement”. It was noted that maternity services at The Royal Oldham Hospital had improved from “inadequate” to “good”. The Sub-Committee was referred to the tables within the report that illustrated the level of achievement.

Clarification was provided as to the date of the next inspection, which was expected within twelve months. It was explained that the inspectors could come in at any time and could choose whether to inspect specific areas or undertake a full inspection. Further detail was provided on staffing issues, where funds had been earmarked to address the identified shortfall. Areas such as procurement were also being looked at to identify how to make them more efficient. The number of agency staff used had been reduced and agencies that provided staff at NHS rates were being used where possible.

RESOLVED that the Sub-Committee noted the progress made and the current approaches being taken.