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Version Control TableDateVersionNoMay 09 V1.0Summary of ChangesFinal amendments approved;EIA Completed; documentpublishedChanges Made by(Name and Job Title)Mary BaulchSenior Matron Child HealthMay 11 V2.0 Full review & consultationMary BaulchSenior Matron Child HealthDec 11 V3.0Rewording of transfer element toclarify processMary BaulchMatron Child HealthJan 14 V4.0 Full review & consultationCaroline AmukusanaPaediatric Liaison/DischargeCo-OrdinatorTabitha Fergus Deputy wardmanger- re formatAll or part of this document can be released under the Freedom of Information Act2000This document is to be retained for 10 years from the date of expiry.This document is only valid on the day of printingControlled DocumentThis document has been created following the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS TrustPolicy on Document Production. It should not be altered in any way without the expresspermission of the author or their Line Manager.Policy for the discharge and transfer of children and young people from child healthPage 14 of 38
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
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