Bundle Health Board 25 January 2024

HB23/256.2 The Interim Executive Director of Finance reported that significant progress had been made in regard to savings schemes and their development which he was confident would be delivered. [...] It was noted that 75% of the plans were on track to be achieved in quarters 3/4. [...] All this will strengthen our position and enable us to get a greater focus on some of the key areas for improvement. [...] - The Health Board has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive in relation to failing to provide a safe environment in one of its mental health units in 2020. [...] Mental Health and Learning Disability (MHLD) My early priority as Vice-Chair was to start to familiarise myself with the work of MHLD. [...] In addition work has taken place with Improvement Team colleagues to develop a benefits realisation plan, all of which is on track for approval by the VSG in February 2024. [...] Rationale for Change The Chair outlined the importance of protecting scarce Board meeting time and that following appropriate consultation with members regarding content that as Chair he was able to approve on behalf of the Board. [...] Quality: How will we deliver safe services? OPEN There was willingness to be ‘open’ and accept the possibility of a short-term impact on quality outcomes with potential for longer-term rewards, supporting innovation. [...] Quality: How will we deliver safe services? OPEN There was willingness to be ‘open’ and accept the possibility of a short-term impact on quality outcomes with potential for longer-term rewards, supporting innovation. [...] In order to implement a system wide approach, it is necessary for commitment from partners wider than the Health Board to prioritise the implementation of evidence informed practices and proposals. 2.