Five Principles of ChildKind
In order to obtain certification an applicant must demonstrate their institution exhibits the following five principles.
Principle 1
An institutional commitment to pain prevention, assessment, and treatment.
Principle 2
Ongoing education programs and awareness initiatives on pain for staff, trainees, patients and any of their caregivers.
Principle 3
Use of evidence-informed, developmentally appropriate processes for assessment of acute and chronic pain.
Principle 4
Specific evidence informed protocols for pain prevention and treatment including pharmacological, psychological, and physical methods.
Principle 5
Regular institutional self-monitoring within the framework of continuous quality improvement.