http://www.nhsconfed.org/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/priorities/Quality&page=f5594359-cbba-4bd9-8c13-417a42dab9ce&wp=46793cfa-f94f-4ec4-9f8c-986aea14871b60http://www.nhsconfed.org/priorities/Quality/Pages/Delivering-great-patient-experience.aspxIn his NHS Next Stage Review work former health minister Lord Darzi mandated a system-wide focus on quality which he defined as consisting of clinical effectiveness, patient safety and patient experience.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:12:28 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/priorities/Quality/Pages/Patient-and-Public-Engagement.aspxEngaging with patients and the public strengthens accountability and helps NHS bodies develop a relationship of trust and confidence with their local communities. It plays a significant part in improving both the quality of care and health outcomes.Wed, 01 May 2013 11:20:27 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/priorities/Quality/Pages/Summary-Hospital-level-Mortality-Indicator.aspxThe Information Centre launched a new Summary Hospital-level Mortality Indicator (SHMI) for non-specialist acute trusts on 27 October 2011. Wed, 01 May 2013 11:20:55 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/priorities/Quality/Pages/Quality-Accounts.aspxAll providers of NHS services are required to produce and publish an annual Quality Account, which is a report about the quality of services they provide. Wed, 01 May 2013 11:21:17 GMT