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Appendix 1. Governance InformationDocument TitleDate Issued/Approved: January 2014Date Valid From: January 2014Date Valid To: January 2017Directorate / Department responsible(author/owner):Contact details: 01872 252636Brief summary of contentsSuggested Keywords:Target AudienceExecutive Director responsible forPolicy:Policy for the Discharge and Transfer of Childrenand Young People from Child HealthMary Baulch, Matron Child HealthCaroline Amukasana Paediatric discharge liaisonnurseThis policy states the responsibilities of themultidisciplinary team when discharging ortransferring children/young people from child health.Paediatrics, Children, Young People, Neonates,Discharge, Transfer.RCHT PCH CFT KCCGMedical DirectorDate revised: January 2014This document replaces (exact title ofprevious version):Approval route (names ofcommittees)/consultation:Divisional Manager confirmingapproval processesPolicy for the Discharge and Transfer of Childrenand Young People from Child Health version 3.0Child Health Senior Nurses, ConsultantPaediatricians Child Health, RCHT SitemanagementSheena Wallace, Divisional General ManagerWomen & Children’sName and Post Title of additionalsignatoriesSignature of Executive Director givingapprovalPublication Location (refer to Policyon Policies – Approvals andRatification):Document Library Folder/Sub FolderLinks to key external standardsRelated Documents:none{Original Copy Signed}Internet & Intranet Intranet OnlyPaediatricsCare Quality Commission Outcomes1,2,4,6,7,9,14, and 21NHSLA Risk Management Standards 4.9 and 4.10Multi Agency Safeguarding Children PoliciesRCHT Adult Discharge PolicyRCHT Policy on Clinical Record KeepingPolicy for the discharge and transfer of children and young people from child healthPage 12 of 38
Training Need Identified?Guideline for Open Access to the PaediatricWards (Child Health website)Policy for Children who are in Hospital formore than three monthsRCHT Policy for patient observation andmonitoring in Child HealthClinical policy for safe transfer of patientsbetween care areas or between hospitalsDH: Working Together to Safeguard Children2013DH NSF For children young people andmaternity services (2004)DH: Framework for Assessment of Children inNeed and Their Families 2001Children Act 2004DH: Discharge from Hospital, Pathway,Process and Practice 2003Reder P. et al (1993) Beyond Blame RoutledgeLONDONReder P. & Duncan S. (1999) Lost InnocenceRoutledge LONDONBrowne K. (1995) in The Child ProtectionHandbook edited by Wilson & James BalliereTindall LONDONCEMACH (2004) Why Mothers Die(2000-2002) Report on confidential enquiries intomaternal deaths in the United Kingdom,RCOG Press LONDONAppendix 7- original document from CornwallFoundation trustAppendix 8- Original document from regionalcritical care group.NoPolicy for the discharge and transfer of children and young people from child healthPage 13 of 38
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