Agenda and minutes

Cllr Wells substituted for Cllr Armiger.

There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests and personal or personal and prejudicial interests.  No whip was declared.

Resolved - That the minutes of the meeting of this panel held on 28 June 2022, having been printed and circulated amongst the members, be taken as read and correctly recorded and be signed by the Chairman.

There were no public speaking requests.

The Chairman welcomed Kate Baxendale, Deputy Director Safety and Quality,

Sharon Greensil, Trust Lead Mortality Inquests and Suicide Prevention, and Vicky Clare, Associate Nurse Director, Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), to the meeting.

The Chairman explained that the RDaSH representatives had been invited to attend to update the panel on the Trust’s performance, the Quality Account document, and to enable a general update and discussion on relevant issues. 

Kate Baxendale led a short presentation on the Quality Account, with contributions from Sharon Greensil and Vicky Clare.

Members asked questions of the RDaSH representatives, including on issues such as referral patterns and responsibilities, safe staffing, the staff survey, and work to reduce the risk of violence in healthcare settings. The Trust representatives responded to these questions, describing work patterns and procedures, and other ongoing actions.

Resolved – (a) That Kate Baxendale, Sharon Greensil and Vicky Clare be thanked for their attendance at the meeting; and (b) that the situation be noted.

There was no Added Item due for consideration at the meeting.

There were no urgent or additional items due for discussion at the meeting.