2. Introduction
Growth chart is a basic assessment
tool of child health and development
RCPCH recommendation
◦ Measurement of OFC, height and weight
when there is concern about child’s
weight gain, growth or general health
3. Methods
Sample size: 20 random patients from
ward A, B and C
Audit performed on two random days
◦ 30 January 2012 and 12 March 2012
Documentation of OFC (if applicable),
weight and height in current notes and
their respective centiles
Plotting of data on a growth chart
Results are compared with previous
audit results
15. Discussion
Growth charts
◦ Not present in most current notes
Weight
◦ Weight measurement was done on most patients (80-
95%)
◦ Centiles was done on approximately half of the
patients
Height
◦ Needs improvement
◦ Done mostly by COAU staff
◦ Lack of equipment to measure length on the ward
Head Circumference
◦ Measurements done on approximately half of the
patients (<2 years old)
◦ Good centiles documentation
Others
16. Action plan
Ideally done on admission
Ward job book
Availability of appropriate equipment
on the ward