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Clinical governance might sound daunting, but it’s really about doing our best for patients, clients, and teams every day. It’s a structured, supportive way to reflect on cases, learn from experiences, and continuously improve care a core requirement under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS).

What Is Clinical Governance?
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Clinical governance is a framework to help veterinary teams deliver consistent, high-quality care. It involves reviewing what went well, what could be improved, and implementing lessons learned.

 

Key elements include:
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  • Reflecting on clinical cases

  • Analysing outcomes and processes

  • Making small, continual improvements

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The RCVS defines it as “a framework through which veterinary professionals continually improve the quality of their services and safeguard high standards of care.”

 

Typical practice activities:
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  • Clinical meetings to discuss cases or outcomes

  • Clinical audits to measure performance

  • Significant event reviews for constructive learning

  • Developing/updating protocols and checklists

  • Encouraging open, no-blame discussions

Why It Matters

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Embedding clinical governance in practice culture goes beyond PSS accreditation:

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  • Improves patient outcomes through evidence-based care

  • Enhances team learning and confidence

  • Strengthens client trust with transparency

  • Supports wellbeing through open, no-blame discussions

 

Remember: clinical governance is about progress, not perfection.

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Simple Steps to Get Started

 

Even small steps can create big improvements:

 

  • Appoint a Clinical Governance Lead – someone to drive accountability

  • Hold Regular Meetings – a short monthly session reviewing one case or process

  • Start a Simple Audit – choose a small area, reflect, adjust, re-measure

  • Document Your Learning – notes from meetings or audits track progress

  • Encourage CPD & Knowledge Sharing – share course or webinar takeaways

  • Create a No-Blame Culture – foster open, supportive discussion

How I Can Help

 

Implementing clinical governance doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I provide practical tools and tailored support to help practices confidently meet Module 2 (Clinical Governance) PSS standards:

 

  • Editable templates for clinical audits, significant event reviews, and meeting records

  • Training template to introduce governance to your team

  • Checklist to track compliance and continual improvement

  • 1:1 or group support sessions for guidance and evidence preparation

Ready to Get Started?

 

Start small, stay consistent, and celebrate progress. Every reflection and improvement strengthens your team and enhances patient care.

Explore the Clinical Governance Toolkit

 

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Or, if you’d prefer guided support

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