The HEAT performance management system sets out the targets and measures against which NHS Boards are publicly monitored and evaluated. Every year a small number of HEAT targets are agreed with NHSScotland and partners. These set out the accelerated improvements that will be delivered across Scotland in support of progress towards the Healthcare Quality Ambitions and Outcomes. The latest statistics can be accessed through Scotland Performs.
Successful Local Delivery Plans and Annual Reviews are at the heart of performance management of NHS Scotland. NHS Boards continue to produce Local Delivery Plans based around the HEAT targets that set out their delivery trajectories, key risks, workforce challenges, and financial plans. This year we are also asking NHS Boards to set out clearly how they are helping to deliver the Scottish Government's national outcomes and purpose through delivery of the HEAT targets and the local commitments they make through the Community Planning Partnerships in support of SOAs. Guidance for the 2012/13 Local Delivery Plan was issued on 30 November 2011.