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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
