Needle Procedures: Let's Try to Do Better

Along with the trauma of the event, this pain and fear can contribute to the development of needle phobias, which can lead to immunization non-compliance, and reluctance to get flu shots and other potentially lifesaving vaccines. The basic criteria necessary for ChildKind certification include the following: 1.Presence of a facility-wide policy on pain assessment, prevention, and management that demonstrates a clear institutional commitment to pain relief. 2.Ongoing education on pain management for staff, trainees, and patients. 3.Evidence of the sustained use of a developmentally appropriate process for pain assessment. 4.Specific evidence-informed protocols for pain prevention and management, including pharmacological, psychological, and physical methods. 5.Regular institutional self-monitoring within the framework of continuous quality improvement. Numbing is offered to every child every single time. Because it needs to be applied 30 minutes before, planning and coordination are needed. 2.Let infants breast-feed.