Tn Policy audit form

AUDIT OF TRANSITION POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR THE TRANSFER OF YOUNG PEOPLE FROM PAEDIATRIC TO ADULT CARE The BCH Transition Policy is currently due to be/being developed in each specialty as recommended in the Children’s NSF with submission of final drafts requested by November 2004. To evaluate the policy, an audit at baseline and at least 12 months post implementation is required by each specialty. Data collected will assist in future service planning for transitional care. DATE OF AUDIT: __________________________________________________ NAME OF SPECIALTY/AREA: _______________________________________ NAME OF CONTACT PERSON: ______________________________________ (with contact details) I. STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSITIONAL CARE YES NO DETAILS 1. Has a lead person been identified to develop transitional care in your specialty? (if yes, give details) 2. Has transitional care been incorporated into business case planning for the if yes, please give details)specialty? ( 3. Has transitional care been incorporated into discussions with commissioners? if yes, include documentary evidence) 4. Is ongoing care of 16+ year olds Always discussed with the clinical director? (please circle) Sometimes Rarely 5.Is there a local policy for 16+ year olds in your specialty? IF NO, GO TO Q7 6. Has this local policy for 16+ year olds been approved by the Senior management Forum ? (if yes, give month ...