Guidelines on the discharge from hospital of children and young people with high support needs
Jeanne Carlin
These Guidelines are offered to inform the discharge process for children leaving hospital who will require an extensive package of support (day and night) in order to maintain their optimal health. An example of such children is that group who require long-term ventilation. The Guidelines offer six principles and a clearly defined process to ensure appropriate assessment of child and family, planning the support package, delivery of relevant and timely support, and regular review.
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