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In healthcare, the terms clinical governance and quality are often used interchangeably. While related, they are not the same—and understanding the difference matters.

Healthcare simulation has long been used for training individuals and teams—practising technical skills, emergency drills, communication, etc. Translational simulation goes further. It is simulation designed not just for learning, but to diagnose, test and improve real systems, workflows, and outcomes. 

When people talk about clinical governance frameworks, the conversation often turns to big documents, detailed diagrams, or long lists of standards. At AICG, we wanted to create a framework that is deliberately operational. It is designed so that boards, executives, clinicians, support staff, and consumers can immediately see where it fits, what it is responsible for, and how it can contribute to better outcomes.

A cause and effect diagram, also known as an Ishikawa or fishbone diagram, is a visual tool used to explore the potential causes of a problem. First developed by Kaoru Ishikawa in 1943 at Kawasaki Steel Works, these diagrams help teams systematically sort and relate factors that may contribute to an issue.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the nursing profession, offering promising advancements across education, clinical care, and operational management. A recent integrative review of 25 studies highlights how AI is being integrated into nursing practice, revealing both benefits and challenges. 

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) provides material for healthcare professionals on fulfilling their professional responsibilities across a range of issues. This guidance focuses on incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into clinical practice. It reminds us that practitioners remain accountable for delivering quality care, regardless of AI integration. 

AICG was delighted to take part in a Women on Boards (WoB) Chat. Our Senior Manager of Education and Business Development, Dr Richard Huysmans, presented an overview of AICG’s clinical governance training — tailored for current and aspiring board members and executives.

Hear from Cathy Balding and her guest, Sarah Soltan, as they explored the boundaries of clinical decision-making within clinical governance, ensuring patient safety and quality care remain the top priority.

In this webinar, Beverley Sutton (CEO of HEAL and AICG) will take a look at what is likely to impact care in 2025 and what you will need to do to support your staff to get the best from their professional development opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

In healthcare, keeping the people who are receiving care safe is not the responsibility of just one person, team, or department. It’s also not just the responsibility of those delivering the care—it falls on all of us. Whether you’re in leadership, at the point-of-care, or supporting the care process behind the scenes, you have a role to play in ensuring that the people being cared for in your organisation are safe.