Action for Sick Children Scotland Family Facilities and Access Survey

2012/13

EACH Charter

‘NHS Boards should review their provision of children’s hospital services with reference to the European Association for Children in Hospital (EACH) Charter and put in place plans to address any issues identified.’

Research Method

Conclusions

ConclusionsParental access

Parental facilities and accommodation

Children’s mealtimes

Young people's services

Ambulatory care, short stay and surgery

ConclusionsRecords and feedback

Travel

Education

Play

Child Health Commissioners

Comparison with 2005/7 Survey

Progress since previous surveyTraffic light system

Green: Progress since the previous survey

Amber: No change since the previous survey

Red: A reduction in provision since the previous survey

Parental AccessProvision of open visiting for siblings66% 2005/7 37% 2012/13

Provision of Facilities and AccommodationAvailability of overnight accommodation on the ward70% 2005/7 87% 2012/13

Provision of Facilities and AccommodationCafé facilities accessible to parents/carers92% 2005/7 83% 2012/13

The provision of vending machines74% 2005/7 87% 2012/13

Self-catering facilities for parents/carers38% 2005/7 13% 2012/13

Family Support

Availability of family liaison/support workers38% 2005/7 55% 2012/13

Use of a dedicated named nurse policy84% 2005/7 70% 2012/13

Young People’s Services

Choice of child or adult wards for young people

29% 2005/7 13% 2012/13

Ambulatory care, short stay and surgery

Dedicated day surgery ward59% 2005/7 44% 2012/13

Dedicated day surgery lists59% 2005/7 62% 2012/13

Ambulatory care, short stay and surgery

Allowing parents to remain with their child till anaesthetised 89% 2005/7 76% 2012/13

Allowing parents to remain in the recovery room 69% 2005/7 67% 2012/13

Records and FeedbackInformation for parents on reimbursement of travel costs83% 2005/7 88% 2012/13

PlayAvailability of play specialists55% 2005/7 70% 2012/13Availability of dedicated play room59% 2005/7 58% 2012/13

Recommendations

RecommendationsAdmissions

Information

Parental facilities and accommodation

Surgery

Education and play

The role of the Child Health Commissioner

Participating HospitalsArran War Memorial                                                  Ayrshire & ArranAyrshire Maternity Unit                                              Ayrshire & ArranBalfour Hospital                                                        OrkneyBorders General Hospital                                            BordersCampbeltown Hospital                                                HighlandCanniesburn Unit, Glasgow Royal Infirmary Greater Glasgow & ClydeDr Grays Hospital – Elgin                                            GrampianDumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary                           Dumfries & GallowayForth Valley Royal Infirmary                                       Forth ValleyGilbert Bain Hospital                                                  ShetlandLorn & Islands District General Hospital                       HighlandMacKinnon Memorial Hospital                                      HighlandMid Argyll Community Hospital & Integrated Care Centre HighlandMonklands District General Hospital                              LanarkshireNinewells , Tayside Children’s Hospital Tayside

Perth Royal Infirmary                                                TaysidePrincess Royal Maternity Hospital                                 Greater Glasgow & ClydeRaigmore District General Hospital                              HighlandRoyal Aberdeen Children's Hospital                              GrampianRoyal Alexandra Hospital                                            Greater Glasgow & ClydeRoyal Hospital for Sick Children Edinburgh                   LothianRoyal Hospital for Sick Children Glasgow Greater Glasgow & ClydeSouthern General Hospital                                          Greater Glasgow & ClydeSt Brendan's Hospital                                                 Western IslesSt John's Hospital                                                      LothianUniversity Hospital Ayr                                               Ayrshire & ArranUniversity Hospital Crosshouse    Ayrshire & Arran

Uist & Barra Hospital Western IslesVictoria Hospital                                                         FifeWestern Isles Hospital                                                Western IslesWishaw District General Hospital                              Lanarkshire