We uphold the highest standards of corporate governance to ensure ethical considerations to enhance our collaboration and partnership with other business entities and organisations.
Our Governance Framework
1. Accountability:
- Our directors drive and make visible accountability.
- Clear lines of authority and responsibility.
- Clear roles and responsibilities for board members, executives, and staff
- Defined lines of authority and decision-making processes
- Regular reporting and monitoring of performance
2. Transparency:
- Open communication and disclosure of information.
- Open communication channels for stakeholders (patients, staff, communities)
- Access to information about services, policies, and performance
- Regular updates on organizational changes and decisions
3.Stakeholder Engagement:
- Involving patients, families, staff, and communities in decision-making.
- Patient and family involvement in care decisions and planning
- Staff participation in decision-making and quality improvement
- Community engagement and partnerships for health promotion and education
4. Risk management:
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks
- Identification and assessment of potential risks (patient safety, financial, reputational)
- Implementation of strategies to mitigate and manage risks
- Regular review and update of risk management plans
5. Quality and safety:
- Prioritizing patient care and outcomes
- Prioritization of patient care and outcomes
- Implementation of quality improvement initiatives and best practices
- Continuous monitoring and evaluation of care quality and safety
6. Compliance:
- Adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Regular updates and training on changing regulations and guidelines
- Implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance
7. Ethical considerations:
- Respecting patients' rights and dignity
- Respect for patients' rights, autonomy, and dignity
- Consideration of ethical principles in decision-making (e.g., beneficence, non-maleficence)
- Addressing conflicts of interest and ensuring fair treatment (using outside agencies where appropriate)
8. Performance monitoring:
- Regular assessment and improvement of services
- Regular assessment and evaluation of organizational performance
- Use of metrics and benchmarks to measure quality and efficiency
- Identification of areas for improvement and implementation of corrective actions
9. Board and leadership responsibility:
- Effective governance and strategic direction from the board
- Clear leadership and management structures
- Accountability for organizational performance and decision-making
10. Collaboration and partnerships:
- Building relationships with Government Departments as well as NGO's
- Developing partnerships for health promotion, education, and research
- Collaboration with private companies and community representatives
Throughout all of this, we base our governance firmly on the principles of human rights. Our Human Rights Policy can be downloaded here.