The National Clinical Progarmme for Paediatrics and Neonatology was established in 2011 as a joint clinical initiative between the HSE and the Faculty of Paediatrics, RCPI.
Two clinical leads were appointed;
- Professor Alf Nicholson (Paediatrics)
- Professor John Murphy (Neonatology)
Objectives of the National Clinical Programme for Paediatrics and Neonatology
The objectives of the Programme are focused on the areas of quality, access and value.
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QUALITY
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- Ensure high quality standards of care are provided in all paediatric and neonatal units nationally through the development of a model of care for paediatrics and neonatology
- Implement a national Paediatric Early Warning Score
- Develop guidelines and algorithms to help standardise clinical care nationally
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ACCESS
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- Extend the National Neonatal Transport Programme to a 24/7 service, and implement an efficient retrotransfer programme
- Introduce a dedicated paediatric emergency transport service
- Ensure all infants have rapid and equal access to neonatal intensive care and surgical treatment irrespective of geographical location
- Reduce outpatient appointment wait times
- Ensure access to insulin pump therapy for all children under 5 with type 1 diabetes
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VALUE
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- Eliminate duplication and fragmentation in the provision of specialist newborn intensive care services
- Ensure all care is provided in the right setting, by the most appropriate clinician
- Maintain child health through appropriate preventative initiatives: Screening, Nutrition and Immunisation.
- Reduce HbA1c levels in children and adolescents with diabetes, thereby reducing long-term complications and adult healthcare utilisation
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