Decision details

The minutes of the meeting held on 4^th June 2013 were confirmed as correct.

Matters Arising:

Minute 15 – Community Sickle Cell/Thalassaemia Service

·  It was confirmed that the community-based sickle cell clinic was open and seeing patients. Work is required to improve integration and link up to other services, particularly social care, housing, and acute services provided by BHRUT.

Minute 16 – Francis Report

·  It was confirmed that the CCG-led task and finish group has met.

Minute 17 – CQC Inspection Report

·  Dr M Gill (Medical Director, BHRUT) gave a short update following the latest inspection of Queen’s Hospital Emergency Department. The inspection highlighted problems with waiting times for patients to be seen or referred and staffing shortages of medical staff. The Board noted national problems with recruiting doctors and BHRUT’s new partnership with Bart’s Health to attract applicants.

·  Conor Burke (Accountable Officer, CCG) advised the Board that the three local CCGs are closely monitoring the situation. Recently the BHRUT’s performance has been high with 95% of patients being seen within 4 hours. However, concern remains and will be heightened with winter pressures approaching.

·  ACTION: It was agreed that the Board will, at its meeting on 17^th September 2013, receive an item on the work of the Urgent Care Board. Within this item the Board will consider the problems identified by CQC with the Emergency Department at Queen’s Hospital and how the health and social care system is supporting BHRUT’s improvement plans.

Minute 20 – Chair’s Report

·  ACTION: Sharon Morrow will further promote the Sign Translate service to encourage take up among GPs.