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Patient and Family-Centered Care for Children in the Emergency Department: A Self-Assessment Tool
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The document outlines a self-assessment tool for evaluating the ability of a hospital's emergency department to provide patient- and family-centered care to pediatric patients and their families. The tool is divided into nine sections that cover various aspects of family-centered care. These include having a clear vision, mission, and philosophy of care, empowering families to participate in their child's care, providing support to families through various staff members and resources, effective communication and information-sharing with families, coordinating care both within and outside the emergency department, training and education for staff members, designing a supportive environment, continuous quality improvement and evaluation, and fostering community partnerships.<br /><br />The tool suggests identifying team members for the assessment, prioritizing areas of improvement using SMART goals, and implementing change by starting with easily attainable goals. It also encourages reassessment at regular intervals to measure success and adjust the plan. The document provides several references for further reading on patient- and family-centered care in the emergency department.<br /><br />Overall, the self-assessment tool serves as a guide for healthcare professionals to evaluate and enhance their ability to provide patient- and family-centered care in the emergency department for children.
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