Paediatric Improvement Collaborative Clinical Practice Guideline - COVID-19 are a source of information and guidance for NSW clinicians providing care to children and young people.
No comprehensive NSW COVID-19 guidelines specifically addressing paediatric practice for emergency departments and paediatric wards. Approval of these guidelines will provide rapid access to additional information for clinical staff and enable communities of practice to address other areas of need.
NSW Health is a partner in The Paediatric Improvement Collaborative (PIC).
PIC brings together paediatric clinical expertise from NSW, Queensland and Victoria to develop interstate clinical practice guidelines to promote consistency of practice and avoid duplication of effort.
On-line guidelines are published and reviewed by The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne. The hospital also manages business continuity and security as required by Victorian Protective Data and Security Standards.
PIC has developed a COVID-19 resource: Paediatric Improvement Collaborative Clinical Practice Guideline - COVID-19intended for emergency departments and paediatric wards.
The guide includes essential management information, videos to support the safe use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and links to other relevant guidelines, including bronchiolitis, community acquired pneumonia and croup.
The Paediatric Improvement Collaborative.
Dr Nigel Lyons, Deputy Secretary, Health System Strategy and Planning, NSW Ministry of Health.
NSW Chief Paediatrician, Dr Matt O’Meara.
Paediatric and Youth Community of Practice and local health district staff providing clinical care to children and young people.