From 2019 to 2024 the HSE Board had established the following committees however, these are now being reviewed and the committees are not currently meeting.
Audit and Risk
The HSE Audit and Risk Committee oversees and provides advice on financial matters and risk management.
Its role includes:
- advising the Board and the CEO on financial matters
- reviewing the HSE's accounting policies, financial statements and reports
- advising on the HSE's public procurement procedures
- advising on the HSE's internal audit procedures
- overseeing the delivery of the HSE's risk management framework
- advising on anti-fraud and protected disclosure policies
People and Culture
The HSE People and Culture committee advises on the delivery of the organisation's people strategy and other related plans and strategies.
Its role includes:
- advising in key areas such as leadership and capability, workplace culture, recruitment, retention and staff wellbeing
- supporting and promoting the values of the HSE
- making sure that effective workforce planning is in place
- advising on employee record management
- reviewing the National Service Plan
- making sure that staff are getting enough training and development
- making sure that human resources is implementing policies and Board decisions
- making sure that performance management takes place
Planning and Performance
The HSE Planning and Performance Committee advises the Board on planning and performance in the HSE. It aims to make sure that all areas of the HSE are performing to the highest level.
Its role includes:
- developing a schedule for service planning
- advising on national service plans
- making sure that the HSE is performing in a way that helps achieve the goals set out in our national service plans
- measuring and monitoring performance
Safety and Quality
The HSE Safety and Quality Committee advises the Board on patient safety and the quality of the health service.
Its role includes:
- reporting to the Board on patient safety or care quality issues
- advising the Board on the measures being put in place to improve care
- advising the Board on patient communication and engagement policies
- advising on key performance indicators relating to patient safety and quality of care
- monitoring patient safety practices
- reading reports on risks to patent safety
- reviewing the National Service Plan with patient safety and quality of care in mind
Technology and Transformation
The Technology and Transformation Committee oversees three areas:
- HSE's Technology and Transformation team
- Information Technology (IT)
- the cyber transformation programme
The Committee's goal is to lead a digital transformation in the health services and more general organisational transformation.
Its role includes:
- advising on cyber security measures
- making sure that cyber security measures are followed
- making sure that the HSE is aligned with government technology and cyber standards and initiatives
- assessing the HSE's IT and cyber teams and their leadership
- monitoring and advising on expenditure
- overseeing the planning and delivery of the HSE's service transformation plans, including Sláintecare