The Child Health BC Hip Surveillance Program for Children with Cerebral Palsy is the first province wide hip surveillance program of its kind in Canada. After site testing in 2015, the program launched throughout BC in 2016.

The Child Health BC Hip Surveillance Program for Children with Cerebral palsy aims to:
1. Ensure that children at risk for hip displacement receive appropriate screening to allow for early and appropriate management.
2. Facilitate the implementation of the recommended standard of care for hip surveillance into practice across the province.

Surveillance occurs in the child's home community. The program is managed at BC Children's Hospital by a Medical Lead, an orthopaedic surgeon, and Coordinator, a physical therapist, who work together with the child's local healthcare team. At standardized intervals, based on the child's level of risk for hip displacement, a child has a clinical exam completed, typically by their physical therapist, where hip motion, pain, and motor function are assessed. When recommended, an x-ray is ordered by the Hip Surveillance program team and is completed at the child's local hospital or healthcare centre. Results of surveillance are communicated back to the child's family and local healthcare team, including recommendations for ongoing surveillance or the need to see a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon for a more detailed assessment of the hip.