77.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the contractor shall comply with such clinical governance arrangements as [F1the Board] may establish in respect of contractors providing services under an agreement.
F2(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3) The contractor shall nominate a person who manages services under the agreement to have responsibility for ensuring compliance with clinical governance arrangements.
(4) In this paragraph, “clinical governance arrangements” means arrangements through which the contractor endeavours to continuously improve the quality of its services and safeguard high standards of care by creating an environment in which clinical excellence can flourish.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 3 para. 77(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by The National Health Service (Primary Dental Services) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/364), regs. 1(1), 39(50)(a) (with Sch. 2)
F2Sch. 3 para. 77(2) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The National Health Service (Primary Dental Services) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/364), regs. 1(1), 39(50)(b) (with Sch. 2)