Designated Individual
Tag overview
recommendation across 1 inquiry
Across 1 inquiry
Tagged Recommendations
Board oversight of licensed mortuary activity
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Board must have greater oversight of licensed activity in the mortuary. It must ensure that the Designated Individual is actively involved in reporting to …
Designated Individuals adequate time and resource
NHS trusts should ensure that Designated Individuals have enough time and resource to fulfil their responsibilities, including time for learning and development.
Senior managers understand DI role and accountability
NHS trusts should ensure that senior managers, including the Chief Executive, have a clear understanding of the role of the Designated Individual, their lines of accountability, and the individual legal …
DI attendance at governance forums
NHS trusts should ensure that Designated Individuals attend the correct governance forums. This would allow them to escalate issues and risks, as well as reporting upwards when required.
Local authority DI management and oversight review
There must be a review of the management and oversight arrangements for the mortuary service, taking into consideration who is appointed as the Designated Individual, their direct contact with the …