Assessment Task Instructions

The assessment instructions have been designed to enable you to understand what is required to succeed in this assignment. The aim of this assessment task is to:

1. The principals and models of clinical governance in the Australian health care setting (LO 1 & 4).
2. Relate how organisational culture, leadership and management can impact the efficacy of governance models (LO 3 & 5).

You are required to write an essay addressing the following:

1. Explain clinical governance and using an example from your clinical placement discuss the influence it has on the provision of nursing care
2. Discuss how the standards (NSQHS) enable nurses to achieve compliance with governance in the Australian setting and relate this back to your clinical example.
3. Discuss the impact of a strong culture of safety on patient outcomes and staff.