NTS Clinical Governance Group

The clinical governance group was set up in 2003 to oversee issues of policy, guidelines and performance for the Neonatal Transport Service for London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex and provide a means to investigate and resolve complaints. The group meets four times a
year. Its remit is

1 To monitor and review service against agreed standards
2 To receive and act on external changes
3 To assess incidents referred to Group to develop practice
4 To receive Parent Feedback
5 To receive Users Feedback
6 To receive Audit Data
7 To advise providers and commissioners
8 To ensure that NTS runs within a Clinical Governance Framework

CGG work completed or in progress

• A database on outcomes of emergency transfers was established for London. Units are telephoned at 7 and 28 days post transfer to see how the baby is doing - transport teams like to have this information on the outcome of the transfer.
• A service users group has been set up, chaired by Paul Mannix of NW London Hospitals Trust.
• A very successful Clinical Governance conference was held at Millwall Football Club in June 2004.


Click here to see a copy of the Annual Report for 2004/5