Tag

Risk Management

Recommendations related to risk management

9 recommendations 100% accepted

Tag overview

Government Response
Accepted (7)
Accepted in Part (2)
Recommendations in This Theme

recommendation across 4 inquiries

Across 4 inquiries

Tagged Recommendations

9 total
ETI-14 Accepted Edinburgh Tram Inquiry

Utility Diversion Risk Management

Although some participants in the Inquiry criticised the use of MUDFA to divert utilities in advance of the infrastructure works and advocated the “bow wave” approach to the diversion of …

- In November 2023, the Scottish Government stated it already operates in line with best practices for governance and light rail delivery (Transport Secretary Statement …
Scottish Government
ETI-9 Accepted Edinburgh Tram Inquiry

Risk Management Standards

The identification and management of risk should be an integral part of the governance of all major public-sector contracts in future. In identifying and managing risk the following principles should …

- In November 2023, the Scottish Government stated it already operates in line with best practices for governance and light rail delivery (Transport Secretary Statement …
Scottish Government
RHI-11 Accepted RHI Inquiry

Project Management Disciplines

Best practice project and risk management disciplines should be the default practice within the Northern Ireland Civil Service when developing novel and complex policies and managing their implementation. These disciplines …

- In October 2021, the NI Executive accepted this recommendation in full (NI Executive Response to RHI Inquiry, Department of Finance, October 2021). - The …
Northern Ireland Executi…
RHI-14 Accepted RHI Inquiry

Risk Tracking and Reporting

The risks involved in implementation of an initiative must be tracked, re-considered regularly and used to manage, improve and adjust the project in real time. How the risks are being …

- In October 2021, the NI Executive accepted this recommendation in full (NI Executive Response to RHI Inquiry, Department of Finance, October 2021). - The …
Northern Ireland Executi…
RHI-32a Accepted RHI Inquiry

Governance Systems Review

The checks and balances within a Department designed to catch problems early failed over many years in DETI to identify certain of the risks of the RHI or their materialisation. …

- In October 2021, the NI Executive accepted this recommendation in full (NI Executive Response to RHI Inquiry, Department of Finance, October 2021). - The …
Northern Ireland Executi…
IHRD-91 Accepted Hyponatraemia Inquiry

Synchronise Patient Safety Systems

The Department, HBSC, PHA, RQIA and HSC Trusts should synchronise electronic patient safety incident and risk management software systems, codes and classifications to enable effective oversight and analysis of regional …

- The Department of Health NI reported that patient safety incident reporting systems were being synchronised across the HSC (IHRD Implementation Programme, Department of Health …
Department of Health NI
F91 Accepted in Part Mid Staffs Inquiry

NHS Litigation Authority Improvement of risk management

The Department of Health and NHS Commissioning Board should consider what steps are necessary to require all NHS providers, whether or not they remain members of the NHS Litigation Authority …

- The Department of Health and Social Care stated in April 2025 that NHS Resolution has moved away from assessment against risk management standards (DHSC …
Department of Health and…
F92 Accepted Mid Staffs Inquiry

NHS Litigation Authority Improvement of risk management

The financial incentives at levels below level 3 should be adjusted to maximise the motivation to reach level 3.

- The Department of Health and Social Care stated in April 2025 that NHS Resolution no longer uses the previous levels of risk management standards …
F93 Accepted in Part Mid Staffs Inquiry

NHS Litigation Authority Improvement of risk management

The NHS Litigation Authority should introduce requirements with regard to observance of the guidance to be produced in relation to staffing levels, and require trusts to have regard to evidence-based …

- The Department of Health and Social Care stated in April 2025 that NHS Resolution considers staffing and activity levels in maternity care by incorporating …