title: SAFE discharge for infants with high-risk home environments.
abstract: Safe transitioning of high-risk infants from hospital to home requires these essential elements: (1) a thorough understanding and adherence to infant-identified discharge criteria; (2) the coordination and progression of educational activities that prepare families for care at home; (3) the appropriate identification and utilization of referral services, both during hospitalization and in the community; (4) the involvement of community healthcare providers well versed in the care and follow-up of infants born ill or prematurely; (5) the psychosocial adaptations parents make as they accept their role as independent caregiver. A family Social assessment, Advocacy by all healthcare team members for the safety and well-being of the infant, strong Family involvement, and accessible Environmental resources contribute to the success of a SAFE discharge.
authors.affiliation: Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. Paula.Forsythe@UHhospitals.org
authors.forename: Paula L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Forsythe
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Maher
authors.forename: Caren
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kirchick
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bieda
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006701:Home Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007229:Infant Welfare / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States