It records your childs health, illnesses, injuries, and growth. We recommend you put your request in writing to access the information you are. Bsf services can be provided in the home, in the local community in a place where families and children feel safe and comfortable and at the local health centre. This booklet, bound in a blue plastic cover, is produced by the nsw department of health, and given to all parents in nsw after the birth of a baby. All parents of children born in nsw receive a free copy of my personal health record the blue book. In nsw health, clinicians can view their patients my health record information in the. Child youth and family health service there are certain times of development that are known as key ages and stages, and visits to your local child and family health nurse are scheduled to correspond. Educational notes jaundice is one of the most common conditions requiring medical attention in neonates approximately 60% of term and 85% of preterm babies develop jaundice, which typically becomes clinically apparent on day 3, peaks on day 5 to 7 and resolves by day 14.
Child youth and family health service there are certain times of development that are known as key ages and stages, and visits to your local child and family health nurse are scheduled to correspond with these stages. Early childhood health services sydney childrens hospitals. The nsw statewide eyesight preschooler screening program a free, population based vision screening program for all 4 year old children in nsw coordinated by the nsw ministry of health part of the 4 year health check in the nsw personal health record the blue book, builds on vision checks from birth. The blue book is produced by the nsw ministry of health, and is given to all parents in nsw after the birth of a baby. The blue book is another name for the personal health record. We acknowledge aboriginal people as the first nations peoples of nsw and pay our respects to elders past, present, and. Personal health record book blue book medical record 7. How to access medical records or information information. A list of medications or treatments your child is currently receiving, as well as the medications themselves to show hospital staff. Some of our services will be delivered differently, but please be reassured that we are here to support you and your family, either by home visiting, clinic appointments or telephone consultations.
The parentheld booklet is used to record your childs immunisations, developmental checks and other major health events. Following the birth of your child, you will have been given a personal health record or blue book. Healthshare nsw healthenet, part of the national ehealth. Nurses will attend to you babys 14 week check see the my personal health record blue book, provide health. Historically nsw hospitals, both public and private, and those bordering nsw where. My personal health record congratulations on the birth of your new baby this personal health record known as the blue book is an important book for you and your child.
The building strong foundations for aboriginal children families and communities bsf service provides free, culturally safe, early childhood health services for aboriginal children from birth through. Pass means your baby can hear whisper quiet noises in both ears. The steps program nsw agency for clinical innovation. Health insurance details or evidence of current fund membership. It records your childs health, illnesses, injuries, and growth and development, and contains valuable health. The blue book is a parentheld record for families to. Act health acknowledges and appreciates the permission to use some. Pathways of care longitudinal study data collection my. Nt government baby and child screening and assessment clinics. Nsw also continues to support the use of the nsw personal health record hard copy blue book which allows both parentscarers and health care. Nsw will continue working with the commonwealth government to further develop the child health, growth and development component of the national ehealth record. If you dont have internet access, you can call the my health record helpline on 1800 723 471. Child and family centre gerringong ministry of health.
Jun 08, 2001 recently, a number of webbased applications have been developed as resources to provide patients with secure access to personal medical information. Recently, a number of webbased applications have been developed as resources to provide patients with secure access to personal medical information. The nsw statewide eyesight preschooler screening program a free, population based vision screening program for all 4 year old children in nsw coordinated by the nsw. Child health development, infant and child nutrition, breastfeeding and emotional health and wellbeing support. Personal health record booklet childrens health queensland. Your my health record doesnt replace any of your existing health records. This personal health record known as the blue book is an important book for you and your child. Child and family health nurses are a free service conducting baby health checks as set out in the personal health record blue book and provide support, information and guidance with parenting what to expect child health development, infant and child nutrition, breastfeeding and emotional health and wellbeing support. Child and family health service resources child health record. You will receive your childs personal health record, also known as the blue book, from the maternity hospital at the time of your childs birth. Educational notes jaundice is one of the most common conditions requiring medical attention in neonates approximately 60% of term and 85%. Nsw will continue working with the commonwealth government to further develop the child health, growth and development component of the national ehealth. Inserted in the cover of this personal health record is a booklet, child health. Personal health record red book the personal health record phr is a free booklet provided to the parents of every child born in queensland.
Quality health information and resources for parent resources, your health link is your gateway to hundreds of australian health related organisations and websites, linking you to information to support. It provides clinicians with immediate access to up. The personal health record blue book, a gp letter andor an overseas vaccination record must not be accepted as evidence of a childs immunisation status. Australian digital health agency information and videos that explain the national electronic medical record, my health record. Building strong foundations for aboriginal children, families. Healthenet is a statewide enabler of integrated care. Child and family health nurses are a free service conducting baby health checks as set out in the personal health record blue book and provide support, information and guidance with parenting. This book is mostly for the american market, and i need a book also for. Child personal health record blue book release of revised. This is the tool that the child and family health nurses use to work in partnership to meet your needs and address any parenting goals. It allows you to record details of your childs health, growth, development and vaccination.
Personal health record red book, parents evaluation of developmental status peds and child health information. The book gives a good introduction to personal health record. International online record book online portal the orb is the new online portal where participants log their completed hours for each section of their award and complete their adventurous journeys report. International online record book south sydney high school. If you dont have a mygov account, you will need to create one to see and use your my health record online. This may be your gp, specialist or a hospital where you are or were a patient.
If you ever have concerns about your babys hearing chat to your local doctor or child and family health nurse. The school must not enrol the child if there is no approved documentation provided at enrolment, unless they are eligible for the temporary exemption. This booklet, bound in a blue plastic cover, is produced by the nsw ministry of health, and is given to all parents in nsw after the birth of a baby. The parentheld booklet is used to record your childs. Notes about your childs health and progress can be made in the blue book by you, a child and family health nurse, your doctor or any other health professional your child sees.
Tools and resources nsw agency for clinical innovation. Jul 18, 2018 the child personal health recordblue book about the child personal health record blue book the child personal health record or blue book is an important resource for families. Helpline staff can tell you which documents are in your my health record but not what each document contains. Health care records promote patient safety, continuity of care across time and care settings, and support the transfer of information when the care of a patient client is transferred eg.
This booklet, bound in a blue plastic cover, is produced by the nsw ministry of health, and is given to all parents in nsw after the birth of a. Historically nsw hospitals, both public and private, and those bordering nsw where nsw residents give birth, have requested copies of the personal health record blue book from the better health centre. Blue book maternal, child and family health nsw health. We have been calling parents after their babies turn 6, 12, and 18 months to find out how their baby is developing and about their experiences in using the health service for developmental checks. Australian immunisation register a list of immunisations your child has. Quality health information and resources for parent resources, your health link is your gateway to hundreds of australian health related organisations and websites, linking you to information to support your health needs and broaden your knowledge on health related topics. This is the tool that the child and family health nurses use to work in partnership to meet your needs and. The building strong foundations for aboriginal children families and communities bsf service provides free, culturally safe, early childhood health services for aboriginal children from birth through to school age and their families in griffith, narrandera and lake cargelligo. My personal health record this is the personal health record of.
The book is useful for parents because it provides an important record of their childs health. It allows you to record details of your childs health, growth, development and vaccination history. This booklet, bound in a blue plastic cover, is produced by the nsw ministry of health, and is. Your childs personal health record, such as their blue book, immunisation record and any other health summaries you may have. The child personal health recordblue book about the child personal health record blue book the child personal health record or blue book is an important resource for families. Healthenet page 1 part of the national ehealth strategy what is healthenet. Advise the parent guardian to take their childs immunisation. If you dont have internet access, you can call the my health record helpline on 1800 723 471 to access your information. In nsw health, clinicians can view their patients my health record information in the healthenet clinical portal, which is accessed via their local electronic medical record emr system.
You may use this vaccination history for child care or school records. South australian child health and development record known as the blue book. This book is mostly for the american market, and i need a book also for the europe market. Nsw health my personal health record blue book 1 pathways of care longitudinal study data collection my personal health record blue book introduction the pathways of care longitudinal study pocls is funded and managed by the nsw department of family and community services facs. The blue book has valuable information about a childs. Blue book, has been issued free of charge to the parents of all babies born in, or moving to, nsw since. Australian childhood immunisation register matthew pearce. This health record was adapted from the nsw health personal health record 20. Accessing copies of child personal health record blue book. Nsw health my personal health record blue book 1 pathways of care longitudinal study data collection my personal health record blue book introduction the pathways of care longitudinal. My personal health record sydney local health district. Child and family health nursing service offers a home visit following the birth of your baby. Nurses will attend to you babys 14 week check see the my personal health record blue book, provide health related information and suggest resources and referral if required. If you would like to access your own health information or records, you have a right to request this by contacting the health service provider with whom your information is being held.
This booklet, bound in a blue plastic cover, is produced by the nsw department of health, and given to all parents in nsw after the birth of. These key visits are outlined in your childs personal health record blue book. Personal health record blue book distribution strategy. Sydney local health district the child personal health record blue book. Health insurance details or evidence of current fund. Families, central coast local health district, in partnership. The blue book has valuable information about a childs health and development children born outside of nsw who are living in nsw are also entitled to a free copy of the blue book. As soon as the test is complete, your babys results will be explained and will be recorded in your babys personal health record blue book. Personal health record red book childrens health queensland. This booklet, bound in a blue plastic cover, is produced by the nsw ministry. Other records must not be accepted as evidence of immunisation status, such as the nsw personal health record blue book, a gp letter or an overseas immunisation record. Child and family centre wollongong ministry of health. Using the personal health record congratulations on the birth of your baby. Some of our services will be delivered differently, but please be reassured that we are here to support you and your family, either by home.
Cbep rns sydney online enrolment ministry of health. The blue book is a key resource for every parent andor carer of newborn babies in the state and has been produced by nsw health since 1988. Being an inpatient sydney childrens hospitals network. Can have bacteria in it which can cause severe illness botulism in infants under 12 months old. Your childs blue book my personal health record is given to you in the hospital after youve had your baby. The patient can control what information goes into their my health record and which organisations have access to it. I think that a personal helath record will be popular in the near future.