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

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