Development and implementation of a contemporary, evidence-based model of care for Child Health services in Brisbane, Queensland | ACCYPN

Development and implementation of a contemporary, evidence-based model of care for Child Health services in Brisbane, Queensland

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Presenters: Catherine Marron

Organisation: Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia

Date of Presentation: 21/10/14

Abstract

AIM:
To develop, implement and evaluate a contemporary, evidence-based model of care (MoC) for Child Health services. The MoC defines a consistent approach based on national/state child health universal service frameworks.
METHOD:
Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service is the major public provider of child health services across metropolitan Brisbane. A major service restructure created an opportunity to review models of service delivery and develop a single MoC. Core service elements of the MoC include health and developmental surveillance, health promotion/education, early identification and responding to need and risk. Targeted services include targeted home visiting, extended consultation, targeted group programs, coordination of care, and referral for multidisciplinary/multiagency support.
RESULTS:
Services include standardised assessments and interventions, provided to all families regardless of additional identified needs. Enhanced services are provided for families with identified/expressed needs where there is low presence of supportive/protective factors. Assessments/interventions are individualised according to need, and include care plans in partnership with the family. Multidisciplinary/multiagency support and care coordination may be required.
CONCLUSION:
The service mapping and planning phase of the MoC was undertaken throughout 2012 extending into 2013. The new MoC was developed from May 2013-February 2014. Implementation will commence July 2014. This paper will present the development of the Child Health Service Model of Care, core service elements and discuss the implementation and present preliminary evaluation.

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