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NMH | 2024 30 Governance T he House Committee is one of the longest serving sub- committees of the NMH Executive Committee (The Board) and meets five times each year. The Committee conducts unannounced independent quality assurance inspections of the Hospital's facilities and equipment and communicates these findings to the Executive Management Team and The Board. The House Committee reviews the facilities through a structured format that is founded on the infection House Committee Rhiannon Smith with her newborn son Duncan in the Neonatal High Dependency Unit. control requirements of the Health Protection and Surveillance Centre, and plays a significant role in monitoring many of the elements that contribute to the efficacy of the Hospital's infection control strategies. In 2024, the Committee assessed 9 clinical areas of the Hospital. Collectively, these assessments achieved an overall average score of 92% and an average medical equipment score of 89%, exceeding the Hospital's targets. In June, the Committee welcomed Ms Keara McAndrew and Ms Margaret Fanagan. The Committee wishes to thank Prof Shane Higgins, Master, Ms Mary Brosnan, Director of Midwifery & Nursing, Mr Ronan Gavin, Secretary and General Manager, Mr Mark Anderson, Hygiene Services Manager and Mr Calin Buie, Hygiene Services Supervisor, for their support and assistance during the year. Catherine Altman, Chair.