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Development of a paediatric short-stay observation and assessment unit

Tracey Jones1, Helen Russell-Fisher2

  • 1Nursing, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, England.

Nursing Children and Young People
|May 9, 2018
PubMed

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A new pediatric short-stay unit reduced hospital admissions. This initiative allowed nurses to expand their assessment and treatment roles, improving care efficiency for children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric emergency medicine
  • Healthcare service delivery
  • Nursing practice

Background:

  • Rising pediatric emergency admissions present challenges to hospital resources.
  • Short-stay pediatric patients often occupy general ward beds unnecessarily.
  • A need for specialized, efficient assessment and treatment pathways for children was identified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the planning, implementation, and audit of a pediatric short-stay observation and assessment unit.
  • To evaluate the impact of the unit on hospital admissions and nursing roles.
  • To provide an exemplar for other healthcare trusts.

Main Methods:

  • Service review and needs assessment.
  • Development and implementation of a dedicated pediatric short-stay unit.
  • Audit of unit performance, including admission rates and nursing scope of practice.

Main Results:

  • Significant reduction in general pediatric ward admissions.
  • Expansion of pediatric nurses' roles in assessment and treatment.
  • Successful implementation of a specialized care pathway.

Conclusions:

  • A pediatric short-stay observation and assessment unit can effectively reduce ward admissions.
  • Such units provide opportunities for advanced nursing practice in pediatric care.
  • This model serves as a valuable exemplar for healthcare organizations seeking to optimize pediatric emergency care.

Keywords:
child healthemergency caremanagementparentsservice developmentservice redesigntriageurgent careworkforceworkforce development

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