The INI Implementation Plan

The INI Implementation Plan can be viewed here: Independent Neurology Inquiry (INI) - Implementation and Action Plans | Department of Health (health-ni.gov.uk)

This provided a high-level overview of the approach being taken to progress improvements to healthcare services and systems in Northern Ireland to improve patient safety and restore public confidence following the events leading to the recall of patients of Dr Michael Watt.

The INI Implementation Plan classified the 76 recommendations into two overarching themes, “Assurance and Accountability” and “Information and Data Management”.

Each of the 76 recommendations have been delegated to 5 workstreams:

• Workforce;
• Quality & Safety;
• Governance;
• Information Systems; and
• Information Sharing.

Each workstream has a nominated Departmental policy lead, who will work in collaboration and engage with the relevant organisations and stakeholders, to drive forward and progress each of the recommendations as part of their portfolio of work.

The benefits and outcomes expected from the two Themes, five Workstreams and the required actions against each INI recommendation are outlined within the INI Implementation Plan.

The INI Implementation Plan committed to the publication of an INI Action Plan to outline the specific actions required against each recommendation and the production of an Assurance Framework to support the INI Action Plan.