This module provides a brief introduction to the concepts of clinical governance and resources to support remote health professionals in implementing clinical governance systems in rural or remote health services.

‘Clinical governance’ refers to governance in a healthcare setting, which has the goal of establishing systems across the organisation that lead to safe, high-quality health care, and nurturing the continuous quality improvement of services.

Clinical governance involves the whole team, including clincians, managers, health departments, administrative staff, volunteers, and communities. It includes the establishment of collective and collaborative processes and systems that articulate responsibilites and accountabilities for quality care and safe health outcomes.

This module will take around 2 hours to complete and will contribute to your CPD. It frequently refers to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare, the primary source of information on clinical governance in Australia.

Remote health professionals wanting to implement clinical governance systems in their rural, remote or islated health service.

1. A brief introduction to the concepts of clinical governance.
2. Be provided resources to support remote health professionals in implementing clinical governance systems.