Monitor (NHS)
Monitor (NHS)
Monitor (pronounced: /ˈmɒnɪtər/), is a term used within the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. It refers to the independent regulator of NHS-funded healthcare services in England.
Etymology
The term 'Monitor' is derived from the Latin word 'monere', which means 'to warn' or 'to advise'. In the context of the NHS, it is used to denote the role of overseeing and advising healthcare providers to ensure they meet set standards.
Role and Responsibilities
Monitor's main role is to protect and promote the interests of patients by ensuring that the whole sector works for their benefit. This includes:
- Licensing providers of NHS-funded care
- Monitoring these providers to ensure they are financially stable and well-led
- Enforcing action if providers are failing or are likely to fail
- Supporting commissioners to ensure essential services are maintained if a provider gets into serious difficulties
Related Terms
- Healthcare Commission: The Healthcare Commission was the predecessor to Monitor, responsible for assessing and reporting on the performance of NHS and independent healthcare organisations in England.
- Care Quality Commission (CQC): The CQC is the independent regulator of all health and social care services in England. It works alongside Monitor to ensure the quality of care in the NHS.
- NHS Improvement: In 2016, Monitor was merged with the NHS Trust Development Authority to form NHS Improvement, a body responsible for overseeing foundation trusts and NHS trusts.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Monitor (NHS)
- Wikipedia's article - Monitor (NHS)
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