Use of the common assessment framework in an acute setting
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Use of the common assessment framework in an acute setting

Jane Powell Health advocacy lead, Birmingham Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham

Jane Powell describes the benefits to be gained by children, families and health professionals when process to identify needs is used in practice effectively

Research suggests that use of the common assessment framework (CAF) assists in the early identification of, and response to, clients’ needs. CAF is used to promote early intervention and effective multi-agency working, particularly with children who have additional needs. The holistic process includes good information sharing and well co-ordinated plans, in partnership with service users, families and other agencies. CAF was launched at an acute children’s hospital more than five years ago. However, it was not established successfully as part of routine practice until a CAF lead was appointed in recognition of the awareness, training and support that staff require to use the tool effectively, resulting in notable improvement in CAF activity and client outcomes.

Nursing Children and Young People. 25, 5, 24-28. doi: 10.7748/ncyp2013.06.25.5.24.e127

Correspondence

jane.powell.bch.nhs.uk

Peer review

This article has been subject to open peer review

Accepted: 30 January 2013

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