Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Collaborative

Appendix C - Components and activities of a Scrutiny and Assurance Collaborative

Collaboration and co-ordination

Collaborating and coordinating of scrutiny and assurance activities through sharing of intelligence and sharing of scheduled and unscheduled events.

Establishing appropriate collective leadership.

Governance and Oversight

Establishing clearer lines of accountability and responsibility for scrutiny and assurance.

Collective reporting of activities through scrutiny bodies and SG.

Considering gaps in current activity and making proposals to address same, including defining roles and responsibilities.

Standards and Guidelines

Using MH core standards to provide a shared framework to underpin reporting on scrutiny and assurance activities.

Quality Assurance and Improvement

Supporting regular visits, inspections, audits, and evaluations to identify areas for improvement.

Sharing best practice.

Patient and Public Involvement

Engaging patients, service users, and their families in the evaluation of services.

Ensuring that their perspectives and experiences inform decision-making

Data Collection and Reporting

Collecting relevant data on service performance, outcomes, and patient experiences.

Supports improving data and information sharing between scrutiny bodies by establishing principles and protocols.

Reporting this information transparently to stakeholders, including the public.

Risk Management

Collective identifying, managing and consideration of raising concerns related to patient safety, service delivery, and workforce issues.