Policy Title: Guidelines for the care and management of children with

Policy Title:
Guidelines for the care and management of children with
diarrhoea and vomiting
These guidelines have been developed with reference to published
medical literature. Wherever possible, the recommendations
made are evidence based and comply with NICE Guidance for
care of a child with diarrhoea and vomiting. The information
contained within is supported by Partners in Paediatrics (PiP),
and is also available on the stre@mline system.
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Amendments have been made to these guidelines to reflect the
updated PIP guidelines
Executive Summary:
Supersedes:
Description of
Amendment(s):
This policy will impact on: The Children’s Ward, Community Children’s Nursing Team &
Emergency Dept.
Financial Implications: Non Known
Policy Area:
Children’s Services
Version Number:
2
Document
Reference:
Effective Date:
May 2013
Issued By:
The Children’s Unit
Review Date:
April 2016
Authors:
J Shippey
Practice development
nurse - Paediatrics
Impact Assessment
Date:
APPROVAL RECORD
Committees / Group
Consultation Phase:
Paediatricians, Children’s
Nurses, A&E Consultant,
Associate Director W&CBU,
Paed Pharmacist
Approval Comittee
Families and Well being SQS
Date
April 2013
Ratified by
committee/Executive
director:
Received for information:
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Care and management of children with Diarrhoea and Vomiting
Introduction
Diarrhoea and vomiting caused by gastroenteritis are common in children younger than 5 years.
Diarrhoea usually lasts for 5–7 days and in most children it will stop within 2 weeks. Vomiting often
lasts for 1–2 days and in most children it will stop within 3 days.
Diarrhoea in young children is usually caused by an infection in the gut -gastroenteritis.
This guideline aims to reduce the variation in the management of diarrhoea and vomiting and is written
using the Paediatric Guidelines developed by Partners in Paediatrics (PIP) (2012-2012). East Cheshire
Trust is a partner organisation of PIP. The information contained within the guideline is also compliant
with the guidance provided by NICE, 2009 (clinical guideline 84).
For most children, their illness can be managed at home, but some children will require hospital
treatment in order to rehydrate them, with parental advice in order to support them through the
recovery phase.
A child presenting with clinical manifestations of dehydration can be assumed to be 5% dehydrated at
the outset.
Key priorities / responsibilities
Diagnosis – recognition and assessment
Assessing dehydration and shock
Investigations
Stool for microbiological investigations should be performed if:
septicaemia is suspected or there is blood and/or mucus in the stool or
the child is immuno-compromised
Fluid management
Re-assessment of signs of dehydration at least every 4 hours
Nutritional management
Information and advice for parents and carers (see appendix)
RECOGNITION AND ASSESSMENT
Definition of diarrhoea
Passage of loose watery stools at least three-times in 24 hr
Most common cause is acute infective gastroenteritis
Diarrhoea and vomiting in infants may be a sign of sepsis
Symptoms and signs
Sudden onset of diarrhoea (D) or vomiting (V), or both (D&V)
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Fever, malaise, lethargy
Abdominal cramps
Loss of appetite
Patient history
Ask about:
duration of illness
frequency of stools and associated vomiting (>6 stools more likely to become dehydrated)
colour of vomit (if green bilious vomit, consider obstruction)
nature of stools, including presence of blood in stool
feeds (fluid and food intake)
urine output (number of wet nappies)
contacts/exposure to infection
recent travel abroad
recent antibiotic use
symptoms of other causes of D&V (e.g. high pyrexia, shortness of breath, severe/localised abdominal pain
or tenderness, symptoms of meningitis/septicaemia)
weight loss
underlying problems e.g. low birth-weight, malnutrition, neuro-disability
Inform public health if outbreak of gastroenteritis suspected
Assessment
Weight, including any previous recent weight
Temperature, pulse, respiratory rate
Degree of dehydration (see Table 1) and/or calculate from weight deficit
Complete systemic examination to rule out other causes of D&V
Children aged <1 yr are at increased risk of dehydration
Calculating fluid deficit
Deficit in mL = % dehydration x weight (kg) x 10
e.g. for a 10 kg child with 5% dehydration deficit is 5 x 10 x 10 = 500 mL
Calculating maintenance fluids
Weight
(kg)
<10
10–20
>20
Fluid volume
100 mL/kg/day
1000 mL + 50 mL/kg/day for each kg
>10 kg
1500 mL + 20 mL/kg/day for each
kg >20 kg
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Table 1: Assessment of degree of dehydration
Increasing severity of dehydration
Clinical dehydration
Clinical shock
5–10% dehydrated
>10% dehydration
Symptoms
(remote and
face-to-face
assessment)
No clinically
detectable
dehydration (<5%)
Appears well
Alert and responsive
Normal urine output
Signs
(face-to-face assessment)
Skin colour
unchanged
Warm extremities
Alert and
responsive
Skin colour
unchanged
Warm extremities
Eyes not sunken
Moist mucous
membranes
(except for ‘mouth
breather')
Normal heart rate
Normal breathing
pattern
Normal peripheral
pulses
Normal capillary
refill time
Normal skin turgor
Normal blood
pressure
Appears to be unwell or
deteriorating
Altered responsiveness
(e.g. irritable, lethargic)
Decreased urine output
Skin colour unchanged
–
Warm extremities
Altered responsiveness
(e.g. irritable, lethargic)
Cold extremities
Decreased level of
consciousness
Skin colour unchanged
Pale or mottled skin
Warm extremities
Sunken eyes
Dry mucous membranes
(except after a drink)
Cold extremities
–
–
Tachycardia
Tachypnoea
Decreased level of
consciousness
–
Pale or mottled skin
Tachycardia
Tachypnoea
Normal peripheral pulses
Weak peripheral pulses
Normal capillary refill time
Prolonged capillary refill
time
Reduced skin turgor
Normal blood pressure
–
Hypotension
(decompensated shock)
Investigations
If vomiting a major feature or vomiting alone, or if baby aged <3 months: urine for MC&S
If septicaemia suspected, child immunocompromised, or if stools bloody, mucous or chronic diarrhoea
present, send stools for MC&S and virology
If recent antibiotics, send stool for Clostridium difficile toxin
If severe dehydration, possible hypernatraemic dehydration (see Hypernatraemic dehydration below) or
diagnosis in doubt:
FBC, U&E, chloride, glucose, blood and urine cultures. Blood gas or venous bicarbonate
if decreased level of consciousness consider lumbar puncture, especially in babies
IMMEDIATE TREATMENT
See Flowchart – Management of acute gastroenteritis in young children (aged
<4 yr)
General advice to parents
Adequate hydration important
Encourage use of oral rehydration solution (ORS)
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‘clear fluids’ (water alone/homemade solutions of sugar and fruit) lack adequate sodium content and are
inappropriate
sugar, fruit juices and cola have a high osmolar load and little sodium, and can worsen diarrhoea
Recommend early re-feeding with resumption of normal diet (without restriction of lactose intake) after 4 hr
rehydration
Do not use anti-diarrhoeal agents
Anti-emetics (e.g. ondansetron melts) can be given for vomiting
Continue breastfeeding throughout episode of illness, ORS can be given in addition
Treatment of dehydration
Admit if:
patient ≥10% dehydrated
failure of treatment (e.g. worsening diarrhoea and/or dehydration)
other concerns (e.g. diagnosis uncertain, child aged <3 months, irritable, drowsy, potential for surgical
cause)
Step 1: Mild dehydration (<5%)
Can be managed at home
Emphasise to parents importance of adequate hydration
Rehydrate orally using ORS (prescribe sachets and give clear instructions: if genuinely not tolerated,
parents may substitute with diluted sugar containing juice)
calculate fluid deficit and replace over 4 hr with frequent small volumes (5 mL every 1–2 min)
continue to supplement with ORS for each watery stool/vomit (10 mL/kg per watery stool)
Do not withhold food unless vomiting
full feeding appropriate for age well tolerated with no adverse effects
Step 2: Moderate dehydration (6–10%)
If improving after 4 hr observation, can be managed at home provided social circumstances are
appropriate/parents are happy. Otherwise, admit
Calculate deficit and aim to replace with ORS 50 mL/kg oral over 4 hr
Give small frequent feeds (5 mL every 1–2 min)
If not tolerating oral rehydration (refuses, vomits, takes insufficient volume), use NG tube
Review after 4 hr
when rehydrated start a normal diet, and continue maintenance fluids and supplementary ORS for each
watery stool or vomit (10 mL/kg per watery stool)
if dehydration persists, continue the same regimen but replace fluid deficit with ORS over the next 4 hr
if this fails, e.g. vomiting ORS, consider IV rehydration (see below)
If improving move to Step 1
Step 3: Severe dehydration (>10%) – see flowchart
Beware hypernatraemic dehydration. See Hypernatraemic dehydration section
If child in shock, first resuscitate with sodium chloride 0.9% (20 mL/kg) and reassess
If >10% dehydration, obtain IV access, especially if child drowsy
Calculate deficit using recent normal weight if available
If alert, rehydrate orally with ORS, replacing deficit (plus maintenance requirement) over 4 hr
Use NG tube if necessary
If oral/NG rehydration not possible, replace deficit with sodium chloride 0.9% with glucose 5% over 24 hr
give isotonic fluid e.g. sodium chloride 0.9% or sodium chloride with glucose 5%
if hypoglycaemic or at risk of hypoglycaemia use sodium chloride 0.9% with glucose 5% and potassium
chloride
start normal diet as soon as tolerated
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continue to replace ongoing losses with ORS for each watery stool or vomit (5 mL/kg per watery stool)
when improves move to Step 2
Hypernatraemic dehydration (Na >150 mmol/L)
In hypernatraemic dehydration, there are fewer signs of dehydration
skin feels warm and doughy, child lethargic and irritable/jittery with hypertonia and hyperreflexic. They may
have seizures
if in shock, resuscitate with sodium chloride 0.9% 20 mL/kg bolus
if Na >170 mmol/L, contact PICU
if child has passed urine, add potassium to IV fluid – initially at 10 mmol/500 mL, adjust according to blood
results when available
In hypernatraemic dehydration, aim to reduce sodium by no more than 10 mmol/L in 24 hr
After initial resuscitation, give ORS: replace deficit (+ maintenance) over 48 hr – via NG if necessary
Check U&E after 1 hr
If ORS not tolerated or sodium drops >0.5 mmol/L/hr, start IV rehydration with sodium chloride 0.9%,
replacing deficit (+ daily maintenance) over 48 hr
Recheck U&E after 1–4 hr (depending on rate of drop of serum sodium and starting value)
If sodium dropping by >0.5 mmol/L/hr, reduce rate by 20%
Once rehydrated, start normal diet including maintenance fluids orally
MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE DEHYDRATION
Shock
No
Oral/NG tube
rehydration
possible
Ye
s
Rehydrate
orally or via
NG tube
Ye
s
Reasse
ss
Sodium chloride 0.9% 20
mL/kg
No
Start sodium chloride 0.9%
with potassium chloride IV
Measure serum
sodium
High (>150
mmol/L)
Low/normal (<150
mmol/L)
Maintenance and
replacement over 48 hr
Maintenance and
replacement over 24 hr
DISCHARGE AND FOLLOW-UP
If dehydration was >5%, ensure child has taken and tolerated two breast or bottle feeds, or at least one
beaker of fluid
Check child has passed urine
Tell parents diagnosis and advise on management and diet
Explain nature of illness, signs of dehydration, and how to assess and deal with continuing D&V (explain
flagged symptoms in table of dehydration)
Emphasise importance of adequate hydration. If dehydration recurs will need further rehydration
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If symptoms persisting, aged <1 yr or low birth weight, continue to supplement with ORS at 5 mL/kg per
watery stool or vomit
Do not withhold food, (especially breast milk), full feeding appropriate for age if well tolerated after initial
rehydration
Advise parents how to prevent transmission to other family members and contacts
patient should not share towels with others
hand-washing with soap and warm water after using toilet or changing nappy. Dry hands properly
Exclude from school/nursery until 48 hr from last episode of diarrhoea or vomiting
Exclude from swimming for 2 weeks following last episode of diarrhoea
Give open access if appropriate, ensure parents aware of how to seek help if needed
If diarrhoea persists for >10 days, advise to return for medical reassessment
MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE GASTROENTERITIS IN YOUNG CHILDREN
(AGED <4 YR)
Detailed history and examination
Clinician estimates % dehydration and current weight
One or more of following
present?
>10% dehydration
Signs of shock
Patient drowsy
Yes
Hospitalise
Give sodium chloride 0.9% IV bolus if shock
Re-evaluate and repeat if necessary – see Management
of severe dehydration
Begin ORS, replacing deficit (up to 100 mL/kg) over 4 hr
plus replacement of ongoing losses (oral/NG)
No
Is patient 6–9%
dehydrated by weight
loss or by clinical
estimation?
Yes
Begin ORS, replacing deficit (up to 100 mL/kg) over
4 hr plus replacement of ongoing losses (oral/NG)
No
Is patient 3–5%
dehydrated by weight
loss or by clinical
estimation?
Yes
Begin ORS, replacing deficit (up to 50 mL/kg) over
4 hr plus replacement of ongoing losses (oral/NG)
Patient tolerating ORS
No
Yes
No
Patient with diarrhoea and <3% dehydration on
clinical estimation/current weight
NG rehydration
Consider IV infusion
Continue ORS for
4–6 hr or until
rehydrated
Yes
Continue child’s regular diet
Consider adding ORS to replace ongoing losses
Continue breastfeeding
Resume foods
Replace ongoing losses with ORS
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Audit
This policy will be audited in line with the guidance produced by Partners in Paediatrics and NICE on
an annual basis. The audit will be performed by a nominated paediatric unit staff member and the
findings will be reported to the clinical governance group, and paediatric unit staff. Any action plans
developed from this audit will be agreed by the ward manager, practice development nurse and
clinical lead for paediatrics with a 6 monthly review of progress.
References
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence 2009
Diarrhoea and vomiting in children (clinical guideline 84)
Partnerships in Paediatrics 2013-2015
Paediatric Guidelines – Diarrhoea and vomiting. Sherwin Rivers Printers Ltd. Stoke-onTrent
Equality Analysis (Impact assessment)
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Please START this assessment BEFORE writing your policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service
so that you can identify any adverse impacts and include action to mitigate these in your finished
policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service. Use it to help you develop fair and equal
services.
Eg. If there is an impact on Deaf people, then include in the policy how Deaf people will have equal
access.
1. What is being assessed?
The guideline for the management of diarrhoea and vomiting in children
Details of person responsible for completing the assessment:
Name: Joanne Shippey
Position: Practice Development Nurse
Team/service: Children’s Ward
State main purpose or aim of the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service:
(usually the first paragraph of what you are writing. Also include details of legislation, guidance,
regulations etc which have shaped or informed the document)
To ensure that all children with diarrhoea and vomiting receive appropriate care
2. Consideration of Data and Research
To carry out the equality analysis you will need to consider information about the people who use the
service and the staff that provide it. Think about the information below – how does this apply to your
policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service
2.1 Give details of RELEVANT information available that gives you an understanding of who
will be affected by this document
The population of Cheshire as at the 2005 mid year figures (Cohesia Report 2008) is 684,400.
Age:
17.8% (30,500) of the population in Cheshire East is over 65 compared with 15.9% nationally. This
results in a high “old age” dependency ratio, i.e. low numbers of working-age people supporting a high
non-working dependant older population. The percentage of “older” or “frail” old is also considerably
higher, with 2.3% (8,200) persons 85 and over compared to 2.1% nationally.
Cheshire East has the fastest growing older population in the North West. By 2016, the population
aged 65+ will increase by 29.0% (8,845) and the population aged 85+ by 41.5% (3,403).
This will have an impact on the number of patients being managed by ECT and the complexity of the
health and social care issues that the older person is experiencing. In addition the staffing profile of
ECT will change to include an increasing number of staff over 65 in the workforce.
Race:
The 2005 mid year estimate (Cohesia Report 2008) show that the majority of the population in
Cheshire
(94.6%) is White British, with 5.4% non White British. The Cheshire 2007-10 Local Area Agreement
identified that minority ethnic communities account for around 3% of the population. Issues for BME
communities include lack of knowledge of services, access to services, access to
translation/interpretation, cultural differences, family values. Many people from BME communities
experience poverty, poor housing and unemployment which make it difficult for them to lead healthier
lives. 4180 migrant workers registered in Cheshire in 2006/07 and comparison to the midyear population estimates for Cheshire in 2005 strongly suggests that Cheshire’s migrant worker
population is larger than every individual BME group other than the White-Other White group.
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Gypsies and travellers – at the last count (July 2006) the highest number was recorded in the
Borough of Congleton (125). 42% of gypsies and travellers report limiting long term illness compared
to 18% of the settled population, with an average life expectancy 10-12 years less than settled
population. 18% of gypsy and traveller mothers have experienced the death of a child compared to
1% in the settled population.
Disability:
There are over 10 million disabled people in Britain, of whom 5 million are over state pension age.
Nearly 1 in 5 people of working age (7 million, or 18.6%) in Great Britain have a disability.
Hearing loss: 1 in 4 has a hearing problem.
Sight problems: There are 2 million people with sight problems in the UK.
Learning disabilities: There is quite a high proportion of people with learning disabilities in the local
area due to there being a number of residential homes/institutions in the area.
Problems encountered can be lack of staff awareness, communication issues, information
requirements.
Dementia
Approximately six in 100 people aged over 65 develop dementia and this rises to around 20 in 100
people aged 85 or over. Dementia affects 750,000 people in the UK.
Carers
Around 6 million people (11 per cent of the population aged 5+) provided unpaid care in the UK in
April 2001. While 45% of carers were aged between 45 and 64, a number of the very young and very
old also provided care. By 2037, it is anticipated that the number of carers will increase to 9 million.
Gender
On average in Cheshire, 49% of the population are male and 51% are female
Transgender: No local data available, national trends show:
1/12,000 males, transgender from male to female
1/33,000 females, transgender from female to male
Specific issues around access to services, specific services for men or women, and ‘single sex’
facilities. In terms of the transgender population, GIRES (Gender Identity Research and Education
Society ) gives an estimate of 600 per 100,000. If these figures were applied to the Cheshire East
community based on the 2005 mid year estimates, there may be around 2,100 trans people in the
area.
Religion/Belief
In the Cheshire East area:
Christian
- 80%
Buddhists
- 0.16%
Hindu
- 0.15%
Jewish
- 0.12%
Muslim
- 0.36%
Sikh
Other religion
No religion
Not stated
- 0.05%
- 0.15%
- 11.84%
- 6.67%
The Muslim population has the highest levels of ill health amongst faith groups – this includes higher
smoking rates amongst men and higher rates of coronary heart disease and diabetes.
Sexual Orientation
Lesbians, gay men and bi sexual people (LGB) make up to 5-7% of the UK population (Dept of Trade
and Industry, 2003). 13% of Gay men and 31% Lesbian women are parents (Morgan and Bell, First
Out: Report of the findings of Beyond the Barriers national survey of LGB people)
The experience and health needs of gay men and women will differ. However, both groups are likely
to experience discrimination, higher levels of mental ill health and barriers to accessing health care
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National Health Inequalities data shows that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people
are e 2001 census showed:
significantly more likely to smoke, to have higher levels of alcohol use and to have used a range of
recreational drugs than heterosexual people. They are also at greater risk of deliberate self-harm.
Although most LGBT people do not experience poor mental health, research suggests that some are
at higher risk of mental health disorder, suicidal behaviour and substance misuse
2.2 Evidence of complaints on grounds of discrimination: (Are there any complaints or concerns
raised either from patients or staff (grievance) relating to the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy
or service or its effects on different groups?)
no
2.3 Does the information gathered from 2.1 – 2.3 indicate any negative impact as a result of
this document?
no
3. Assessment of Impact
Now that you have looked at the purpose, etc. of the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or
service (part 1) and looked at the data and research you have (part 2), this section asks you to
assess the impact of the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service on each of the strands
listed below.
RACE:
From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or
have the potential to affect, racial groups differently?
Yes  No x
Explain your response:
It offers guidance for the management of diarrhoea and vomiting. All patients will have this treatment
regardless of race. Any explanations to children and parents whose first language is not English will
be carried out using the Trust’s interpretation and translation policy and/or the picture communications
book in the ward communication aids box.
_________________________________________________________________________________
___
GENDER (INCLUDING TRANSGENDER):
From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or
have the potential to affect, different gender groups differently?
Yes  No x
Explain your response:
It offers guidance for the management of diarrhoea and vomiting. All patients will have this treatment
regardless of gender.
DISABILITY
From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or
have the potential to affect, disabled people differently?
Yes x No 
Explain your response:
Some children with disability may be more susceptible to dehydration than others depending on their
underlying condition. This will be assessed on an individual basis in conjunction with their parents. If
explanations are required for parents or children with hearing or visual loss, the trusts interpretation
and translation policy and/or the picture communications book in the ward communications aid box
will be utilised. For patients with learning disabilities, the health facilitator from CWP can be involved.
_________________________________________________________________________________
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AGE:
From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service, affect, or
have the potential to affect, age groups differently?
Yes  No x
Explain your response:
This guideline is only applicable to children. It offers guidance for the management of diarrhoea and
vomiting for all patients on the children’s ward. Therefore it impacts on all children and young people
under 16. Children with learning disability may need further information about the treatment and
reasonable adjustments may need to be made in order for them to cope with the equipment use.
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL:
From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or
have the potential to affect, lesbian, gay or bisexual groups differently?
Yes  No x
Explain your response:
It offers guidance for the management of diarrhoea and vomiting. All patients will have this treatment
regardless of sexual orientation
________________________________________________________________________________
RELIGION/BELIEF:
From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or
have the potential to affect, religious belief groups differently?
Yes  No x
Explain your response:
It offers guidance for the management of diarrhoea and vomiting. All patients will have this treatment
regardless of their religion/belief
_________________________________________________________________________________
____
CARERS:
From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or
have the potential to affect, carers differently?
Yes  No x
Explain your response:
It offers guidance for the management of diarrhoea and vomiting. All patients will have this treatment
regardless of whether they are a young carer. Parents and carers will be involved in explanations
about
treatment.________________________________________________________________________
____
OTHER: EG Pregnant women, people in civil partnerships, human rights issues.
From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or
have the potential to affect any other groups differently?
Yes  No x
Explain your response:
No other impacts identified
_________________________________________________________________________________
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4. Safeguarding Assessment - CHILDREN
a. Is there a direct or indirect impact upon children? Yes x
No 
b. If yes please describe the nature and level of the impact (consideration to be given to all
children; children in a specific group or area, or individual children. As well as consideration
of impact now or in the future; competing / conflicting impact between different groups of
children and young people:
This guideline offers guidance for the management of diarrhoea and vomiting for all patients on the
children’s ward. Therefore it impacts on all children and young people under 16. Children with
learning disability may need further information about the treatment and reasonable adjustments
may need to be made in order for them to cope with the equipment use.
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c. If no please describe why there is considered to be no impact / significant impact on
children
5. Relevant consultation
Having identified key groups, how have you consulted with them to find out their views and that the
made sure that the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service will affect them in the way that
you intend? Have you spoken to staff groups, charities, national organisations etc?
All relevant staff groups have had the opportunity to read and comment on this policy. Policy
has been amended to reflect their opinions
6. Date completed:
Review Date:
7. Any actions identified: Have you identified any work which you will need to do in the future to
ensure that the document has no adverse impact?
Action
Lead
Date to be Achieved
1. ensure all staff have been on learning
This is
All staff attend annually.
disability awareness training
covered by
2. ensure all staff are aware of
Paediatrics
communications box and contents
the
Essentials
which all
staff
attend
annually
8. Approval – At this point, you should forward the template to the Trust Equality and
Diversity
Lead [email protected]
Approved by Trust Equality and Diversity Lead:
Date: 15.1.13
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