.....WHAT'S NEW.....
! MEDIA RELEASE !
The launch of the
will take place during
the
HEALTH CARE FOR KIDS
National Conference
Manly Pacific Hotel Sydney
4:30 PM - NOVEMBER 18 2008
ABC Radio National
'Life Matters'
discusses the Standards with Professor David Bennett
HEALTH CARE FOR KIDS
National Conference
Manly Pacific Hotel Sydney
4:30 PM - NOVEMBER 18 2008
ABC Radio National
'Life Matters'
discusses the Standards with Professor David Bennett
AWCH first president,
Her Excellency
Ms Quentin Bryce, AC
mentions AWCH in an exclusive interview with
Kerry O’Brien on the
7:30 Report
Watch the interview
or view the transcript at:
www.abc.net.au/7.30/
Her Excellency
Ms Quentin Bryce, AC
mentions AWCH in an exclusive interview with
Kerry O’Brien on the
7:30 Report
Watch the interview
or view the transcript at:
www.abc.net.au/7.30/
policies and guidelines |
The Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare (AWCH) has published several recommended policy documents to guide the provision of children’s health care. These include;
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Policy Relating to the Provision of Play for Children in Hospital
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Guidelines for Implementing AWCH Hospital Ward Grandparent Scheme
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Policy Relating to the Provision of Care for Children Undergoing Anaesthesia
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Policy Relating to the Care of the Child with a Long Term Disability in Hospital
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Policy on Maternity Services
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Guidelines for Hospital-based Child and Adolescent Care (developed by AWCH and the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) are also available. Copies can be purchased from ACHS or phone AWCH for details).
Useful links to other Child Health Policies:
Guideline Statement: Management of Procedure-related Pain in Neonates, Children and Adolescents
Children and the Media: Advocating for the Future
Getting the Right Start: National Services Framework for Children - Standard for Hospital Services
New Zealand Standards for the Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents Receiving Healthcare
Care of Children in Emergency Department: Guidelines for Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Hospital Emergency Department Services for Children
For more information visit our conference website at
www.kidsconference.org.au
