Lists of systems and processes that can contribute to clinical governance

Lists of systems and processes (policies, procedures and activities) that could contribute to clinical governance frameworks within organisations have been grouped under the following categories:

If you cannot find a system or process under one category, check the others.


These lists have been collated from suggestions from members and other sources, and are not exhaustive. We have compiled them to assist you to identify options for systems and processes that might be appropriate for your context and situation, not to imply that each organisation incorporate all.

We have also suggested the clinical governance domain(s) that each system or process could align with, although these alignments will vary between organisations.


Refer also to What is a clinical governance framework?, Organisational systems and processes, and Guidance for developing a clinical governance framework for your organisation.