Hello
My name is Keith Tadd and I have taken up, in the last month the post
of Team Leader for the Children's Hospital at Home service in Rugby.
This a new service and I would be grateful for any information and
helpful hints people might have on setting up such a service.
I have made literature searches in Medline, Cinahl, and British Nursing
plus general searches on the net. But relevant literature is scant. I
have also visited St Hellens & Knowsley, Worcester, Croydon,
Burton-upon-Trent and Stafford who all provide acute services for
children in their own homes. However none provide a service that is
based a significant distance from the nearest paediatric ward (20 miles
in the case of Rugby), takes GP referrals as well as early discharge, is
an acute service only (there is a chronic service in Rugby already [if
that is a good phrase]), and is completely community based. So if you
run such a service or know of one please contact me on the above e-mail
address.
Lastly any information on or completed Care Pathways would be a god
send.
Thanks Keith
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