This document outlines the College of Occupational Therapists' position on clinical governance. It is recommended that it be read in conjunction with relevant College of Occupational Therapists' documents and papers which outline the Government's intentions in relation to quality in health and social services. These are given as further reading at the end of this document.
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References
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College of Occupational Therapists (1990–97) Standards, policies and procedures documents: standards of practice (various separate documents). London: COT. (Some currently under review.).
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College of Occupational Therapists (1995) Code of ethics and professional conduct for occupational therapists. London: COT. (Currently under review.)
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College of Occupational Therapists (1998) Clinical audit information pack: a resource pack to assist occupational therapists with clinical audit and clinical effectiveness. London: COT.
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College of Occupational Therapists (1999) Clinical governance: information guide for occupational therapists. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62(6), 263–68.
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College of Occupational Therapists (1999) Professional development programme: continuous improvement through self-awareness. London: COT. (Hard copy or electronic programme.)
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Department of Health (1998) A first class service: quality in the new NHS. London: Department of Health. (For copies, Fax: 0990 210266 or Tel: 01222 823047 from within the NHS.)
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Department of Health (1998) White Paper. Modernising social services: promoting independence, improving protection, raising standards. London: Stationery Office. (For copies, Tel: 0345 023474, Fax: 0171 8738 200.)
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Department of Health and Social Services in Northern Ireland (1998) Green Paper. Fit for the future — a new approach. HPSS Northern Ireland. Belfast: DHS5. (For copies, Tel: 01232 520656. Internet: www.dhssni.gov.uk).
Department of Health Wales (1998) White Paper. Putting patients first: quality care and clinical excellence. Cardiff: Welsh Office. (For copies, Tel: 01222 823047.)
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FilkinG (1997) Best value for the public: briefing and discussion papers. London: Municipal Journal Ltd. (Tel: 0171973 6400.)
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FletcherK (1998) Best value social services — a handbook: putting it into practice. Caerphilly: Social Services Strategic Planning. (For copies, Tel: 01222 863122, Fax:01222 852147.)
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FootJ (1998) How to do benchmarking: a practitioner's guide. Epsom: Inter-Authorities Group. (Copies available from Peter Garfitt, Assistant Chief Executive, Lincoln City Council, City Hall, Lincoln LN1 1DD.)
