Five areas of FIC implementation at RHC, Glasgow
| Area of FIC | Examples of work by this subgroup |
| Communication | Shared family staff whiteboards for each patient Secure video messages for families Monthly newsletter Twitter page Parent FIC information leaflet |
| Parent education | Daily family education sessions Cot-side teaching and support from staff Text message reminders and information links |
| Peer-to-peer support | Graduate/veteran parent sessions Annual neonatal reunion party Parent volunteers (Bliss) |
| Staff education | Survey of staff opinion and knowledge Staff teaching sessions and videos Cot-side support from nursing educators |
| Resources and environment | Codesigned cot cards, milestone cards and unit decor Family update sheet (cot-side sheet completed by parents to indicate care and prompt staff support and teaching) Privacy screens and feeding chairs Biometric (fingerprint) access to Unit New policy for parent access 24/7 Revised visitor policy Neonatal and sibling book packs to promote reading |
Adapted from the Four Pillars of FIC.
FIC, Family Integrated Care; RHC, Royal Hospital for Children.