The ICSA Health Service Governance Handbook 2nd Edition

The most comprehensive guide to the field of governance within the NHS.

The ICSA Health Service Governance Handbook is an essential publication for everyone involved in the delivery of governance within the NHS, as well as being the approved text for those studying the Health Service Governance module of ICSA’s CSQS qualification.

This book offers vital insight into the governance landscape, exploring the principles and regulatory frameworks of governance and how they relate to the NHS; the board, directors’ and non-executive officers responsibilities; risk management, assurance and audit in the context of the health service, alongside up-to-date guidance on the governance of foundation trusts and clinical commissioning groups.

Key updates for this edition include:

• The 2016 UK Corporate Governance Code
• The new FRC guidance on Board effectiveness
• Governance issues for Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) and new models of care
• Alignment in regulation by CQC, NHSE and NHSI
• Updates to the NHS Constitution and Five Year Forward Review
• Well-led framework and single oversight mechanisms