day 3 (5 march 2014). overview since 1858, into a regional leader in obstetrics, gynecology,...

Day 3 (5 March 2014)

Overview• Since 1858, into a regional leader in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Paediatrics and Neonatology. • Today, 830-bed hospital is a referral centre providing tertiary services to handle high-risk conditions in women and children. • More than 400 specialists • Adopt a multi-disciplinary and holistic approach to treatment.

Vision & MissionVisionTo be the healthcare leader for Women and Children.

MissionTo lead in excellent, holistic and compassionate care for Women and Children.

Our Core ValuesCompassion• Treat everyone with kindness, respect and dignity. • Sensitive to patients’ and their families’ needs and their right to privacy. Integrity

• Adhere to the highest standard of professional conduct and ethical behaviour.

Collaboration• Deal with diversity with an open-mind and value the contributions of all who are working together to achieve our common goals.

Our Core ValuesQuality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS) Policy• Providing excellent, holistic and compassionate care for women and children • Protecting the environment • Promoting a safe and healthy environment

Child Development Service (1988-2003)

KKH CDU(responsible for west side)

NUH CDU (responsible for East side)

Community-based Child Development Programme 2002/03

Development Assessment Clinic (DAC)Singapore General Hospital 1991

DAC moved to former Kandang Kerbau Hospital in 1995

Child Development Unit (CDU)KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital in 1997

Inter-ministerial Committee 2002

Integrated Child Development Program

Child Development Programme, Department of Child Development (DCD)

Objectives:• Correct development dysfunction• Minimize the impact of a child’s disability• Family support

Child Development Programme, Department of Child Development (DCD)

Staff EstablishmentPost Number

Doctors 10

Psychologists 20.8

Nurses 14.5

OT 11.4

ST 13.6

PT 0.4

MSW 5.8

Post NumberSpecial Education Teacher 8

Specialist Clinic Assistants 5

Head, Community Services 1

Admin/Research Coordinator 11

Social Work Assistant 2

Satellite Specialist Clinic Assistants 11

TOTAL 114.5(131 headcount)

Child Development Programme, Department of Child Development (DCD)

Caseload• 3944 cases in 2013 (New referrals: about 1000)• Top 3 categories: - ASD (20%) - Speech & Language delays (34%) - Global Developmental Delay (14%)

Child Development Programme, Department of Child Development (DCD)

Assessment & Management Planning

Specialized centres, Early Intervention Programme

Nurseries, Kindergartens

Special Education School placement

Mainstream Schools

10-12%88-90%

Child Development Programme, Department of Child Development (DCD)

Detection and Screening

Hospitals (‘At risk’ Register),Polyclinics, Family doctors,

Private Paediatric Specialists,Child Care Centres,

Preschools and Primary SchoolsParental Participation

Assessment and Management

Planning

Child Development UnitsHospital-based,

Multidisciplinary

Networking of Child Development Units

Primary & Community Health Services

Special Education Schools, Agencies, Societies

CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNITS

International and Regional Liaisons & Collaboration

Outreach Education Programme for Public and Parents

Consumer Groups and Media

Mainstream Schools

Environment of Hospital

Environment of Hospital

Environment of Hospital

Environment of Hospital

Environment of Hospital

Child Development Programme, Department of Child Development (DCD)

Child Development Programme, Department of Child Development (DCD)

Child Development Programme, Department of Child Development (DCD)