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HSE National Procedure

HSE Procedure for Reviewing a Paediatric Homecare Package for Children with Complex Healthcare Needs


Topic: Reviewing a paediatric homecare package for children with complex healthcare needs
Document Owner: Clinical Lead, Paediatric Homecare Package for Children, Primary Care, Access and Integration
National Group: Primary Care, Access and Integration - Paediatric Homecare Package (PHCP) Coordinators Nurse Practice Group
Effective From: 01 September 2025
Review of a PHCP offers an opportunity for assessment of the CCHN nursing needs and appraisal of the level of PHCP being provided. It should be clear to the CCHN and their family that reviews are designed to ensure that the CCHN’s nursing needs are being met. This is a multidisciplinary review.

This is a Procedure for the Completion of a review of a nursing Paediatric Homecare Package initially at 3 months and thereafter 6-12 monthly or more frequently depending on the nursing needs of the CCHN.