000			01794nam a2200253Ia 4500
001			110283
005			20250625151221.0
008			110331s2006 eng
020			_a0909039186
040			_aWSS _dAFV
245			_aSafety of children in hospital
260			_aWellington _bOffice of the Commissioner for Children _c2006
300			_a40 p. ; computer file : PDF format (291Kb)
365			_a00 _b0
520			_aThis report by the Children's Commissioner stems from the investigation of two children who were hospitalised for non-accidental injury, and then were subsequently abused while they remained in hospital. The aim of the report is to provide a set of guidelines to improve the safety of children in hospitals in New Zealand. Information for this report was gathered through interviews with the various service agencies involved in the cases, including the Department of Child, Youth and Family Services, the relevant District Health Boards, and the Police. Deficiencies in the protection of the children involved are discussed, such as breaches of procedure in supposed child abuse cases, interagency communication failures, and the blurring of professional roles. The Children's Commissioner recommends improved clarity concerning who has the responsibility for the duty of care of the child, effective interagency coordination, and that the safety of children in hospital is ensured.
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCASE STUDIES _9101
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILD PROTECTION _9118
650	2	7	_2FVC _aHEALTH SERVICES _9290
650	2	7	_9103 _aCHILD ABUSE _2FVC
651	2	4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
710	2		_aNew Zealand. Office of the Commissioner for Children
856	4		_uhttp://www.occ.org.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/3310/OCC_Hospital_Report.pdf
942			_2ddc _cREPORT
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