An independent assessment of the safety culture within Nua Healthcare Services in November 2021 concluded that:
“Nua was assessed as having a range of strengths […] with the overall level of risk associated with Nua’s operations as 'Low' with a corresponding safety culture which, although currently assessed as being at the top end of 'Proactive', is on the cusp of becoming Generative.”
“Nua personnel were readily able to demonstrate and discuss how they manage risks at all stages and across all areas of their business. Importantly, they demonstrated how the risks to Service Users and Residents are carefully balanced with the risks to Nua personnel.”
Furthermore, the assessment found that:
We believe robust governance structures and processes underpinned by knowledge and communication at Nua Healthcare foster good outcomes.
Notwithstanding legislative and best practice business process requirements, Nua’s approach to Leadership, Governance and Management has always been of simplistic process design and good two-way communication throughout the organisational structure.
Our policies and standardised ways of working facilitate the effective collection, analysis and communication of Quality, Safety, Operational and Clinical KPI’s from team member to team member, at predetermined daily, weekly, and monthly intervals.
Our teams are clear on 'What', 'Why' and 'When' they do each job-specific task, and each team member is supported through an empowered line management structure that utilises a 'Plan', 'Do', 'Check' Act' approach towards problem-solving and thereafter, communicate any serious matters through the appropriate forums right up to Board of Director level.