1. Tom Taylor Chief Executive 27 th March 2008 TRUST BOARD

2. Hospitals very busy – acuity of patients is higher A&E target will remain AMBER Revised waiting times target a significant challenge Day case rates at 78.5% - above target again Financial forecast - £4.1 million surplus

3. MRSA – 3 case outbreak in February MRSA – April to February 2008 : 31 April to February 2007 : 45 C.Diff -11 cases in February, lowest in year April to February 2008: 217 April to February 2007: 236 Health Care Acquired Infections

4. Progress report (options) to SHA by end April Update to Joint OSC in May SHA publication May NHS 60 th Anniversary Conference in July Investing for Health (Darzi)

5. The “waves” have receded (was this Canute?) New national approvals process: SHA ’DOH ’SoS ’Monitor Increased scrutiny/targets Link to Investing for Health? FT Application Process (1)

6. Scenario planning (subject to SHA agreement) Membership drive in full swing SHA further review meeting 29 th April Earliest date to Monitor is 1 st August FT Application Process (2)

7. Positive visit from Anna Walker, CEO Healthcare Commission Invitation to join SCC Health and Well-Being Board Evidence to House of Commons Welsh Affairs Select Committee Pre-operative assessment system in West Midlands Health & Social Care Awards finals Divisional Board to Board – 28.3.08 Other issues: