The achievement was celebrated in an accreditation ceremony attended by families, unit professionals and Bliss staff last week (12th November) at the unit in Chelmsford, Essex.
The assessment, which took place in September 2024, was carried out by Bliss Baby Charter Programme Officers, Rachel Quartermaine and Stella Rranxi, found that the unit demonstrated sufficient procedures and practices in place to facilitate a solid foundation for Family Integrated Care (FiCare).
Bliss staff, supported by Volunteer Assessors, Baljit Wilkhu and Louise Bryant, concluded that practices on the unit empowered parents and carers to be partners in care through joint decision-making and hands on care, as well as understanding families’ needs and availability, in order to provide truly individualised care.
Jackie Kane, Broomfield Neonatal Unit Ward Manager and Bliss Charter Lead said:
“We are incredibly proud to achieve Gold Accreditation. Throughout the accreditation journey, our commitment and passion to provide the best possible care for our patients and families has only grown stronger.
“The Bliss Charter has been instrumental in guiding us, enabling us to continually assess, evaluate and enhance our service. By embedding Family Integrated care at the heart of what we do, we are able to ensure the best possible experience for those in our care.
“Our passion for excellence continues to drive us as we now set our sights on achieving Platinum Accreditation.”