Corporate Governance

Code of Corporate Governance

Using the links below you can download NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Code of Corporate Governance. The Code is a set of standards and policies which form the corporate governance framework for the organisation. This framework sets out how NHS Ayrshire & Arran will conduct its business.

If you have any queries or comments, please contact the Head of Corporate Governance on Tel: 01292 513630 or email
aa-uhb.ceo@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Click here to download the full Code of Corporate Governance document.

Introduction
This section introduces the Code of Corporate Governance and its purpose and scope. It sets out definitions of terms and role and responsibilities. It explains the role of the NHS Board and Corporate Governance, the need for accountability and openness and that the principles of The Code apply to Endowment Trustees and Board Committees.

Section A – How Business is Organised including Standing Orders
This section explains how the business of Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board and its Committees is organised. This includes:

the Board and its committee structure
Board Standing Orders
How committee meetings must be organised – additional guidance to support the Board Standing Orders
Governance committee role and function – terms of reference
Integrated health and care governance framework

Section B – Members Code of Conduct
This section is for Members of Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board and its Committees and details how they should conduct themselves in undertaking their duties.

Section C – Standards of Business Conduct for NHS Staff
This section is for all staff to ensure they are aware of their duties in situations where there may be conflict between their private interests and their NHS duties.

Section C1 – Supporting guidance for Acceptance and declaration of gifts and hospitality and declarations of interest
This section is for all staff including Board Members to ensure they understand the criteria and steps to take for Acceptance and Declaration of Gifts and Hospitality and Declarations of Interests

Section D – Counter Fraud Policy and Action Plan
This section deals with how staff must deal with suspected fraud and NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s intended response to a reported suspicion of fraud.

Section E – Standing Financial Instructions
This section explains how staff will control the financial affairs of NHS Ayrshire & Arran and ensure proper standards of financial conduct.

Section F – Scheme of Delegation
This section gives details and levels of delegation across all areas of the business of NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Section G – Risk Management
This section explains how NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff will manage risks that affect the organisation.

Section H – Integrated Health and Care Governance Framework
This section explains how NHS Ayrshire & Arran and the three Ayrshire Integration Joint Boards discharge their Health and Care Governance accountability.

Code of Corporate Governance

Register of interests, gifts and hospitality

Board members’ expenses