Policy for the Discharge and transfer of children and young people ...

Appendix 2. Initial Equality Impact Assessment FormName of the strategy / policy /proposal / service function to be assessed (hereafter referred toas policy) (Provide brief description): Policy for the Discharge and Transfer of Children andYoung People from Child HealthDirectorate and service area:Is this a new or existing Policy?Child HealthExistingName of individual completingTelephone: 01872 252636assessment:1. Policy Aim*Who is the strategy /policy / proposal /service functionaimed at?Mary BaulchThis policy has been developed to support Trust Staff in thedischarge and transfer of children and young people. It is arequirement of the “NSF for Children, Young people and MaternityServices” to have in place a policy that meets the specific needs ofthis group.2. Policy Objectives* To ensure safe and effective discharge and transfer of children andyoung people from the Child Health Directorate3. Policy – intendedOutcomes*4. *How will youmeasure theoutcome?5. Who is intended tobenefit from thepolicy?6a) Is consultationrequired with theworkforce, equalitygroups, local interestgroups etc. aroundthis policy?b) If yes, have these*groups beenconsulted?Safe and timely discharge and transfer of patientsAnnual audit of discharge documentationRCHT Staff and PatientsNoN/AC). Please list anygroups who havebeen consulted aboutthis procedure.7. The ImpactPlease complete the following table.Are there concerns that the policy could have differential impact on:Equality Strands: Yes No Rationale for Assessment / Existing EvidenceAgePolicy for the discharge and transfer of children and young people from child healthPage 15 of 38