Safe Sleep Service Standard

Purpose 

This is a simple self-assessment and feedback tool. It supports a DHB or service to measure and monitor progress towards best practice in addressing sudden infant death. It has been designed to provide an overview of the status quo, highlight achievements and identify current issues and challenges. 

How to use

This tool can:

• focus discussion and identify issues
• shape planning and the design of systems
• provide clarity for reporting on progress

A self-assessment of your DHB or service undertaken every three months shows the steps to best practice already taken and those still needing to be taken. It acknowledges that change is a process.

How well does your DHB or service provide a supportive environment for action on sudden infant death by staff and families?