Improving the Patient Experience. Friendly Healthcare Environments for Children and Young People
- Author:
- NHS Estates
- Publisher:
- TSO (The Stationery Office)
This strategic guidance is part of a series of publications by NHS Estates which consider the planning and design of NHS facilities to improve the patient experience. It focuses on the identification of core principles involved in providing a friendly environment for children and young people using healthcare facilities, and can be applied to any health care or social care setting.
Key features:
Topics discussed include:
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the Children's National Service framework
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views of children, young people and their carers
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key considerations including security, safety, privacy, the importance of play
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education in hospital and the use of artwork displays
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designs based on sensory receptors of sight, touch, hearing, taste and smell
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the European Association for Children in Hospital (EACH) Charter.
Extent | 72 Pages | ISBN | 9780113224975 |
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Size | A4 | Price | £25.00 |
Format | Paperback | Published | 26 Apr 2004 |
Availability | Out of Print: but may be available to order | Delivery | Delivery options and charges |