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Neonatal Transfer



Manual: Postpartum Policy and Procedure Manual (Ver 2)
Department: POSTPARTUM
External Reference: (TJC PC.15.20)

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Here is some sample content from Neonatal Transfer:

     NOTE: Policy and procedure apply to hospital with only Level 1 nurseries. POLICY: To obtain appropriate level of care for newborns of less than 34 weeks gestation or with compromising medical problems by transporting to Level II or higher hospital. PROCEDURE: Admit newborn to Nursery as per admission policy and place infant on radiant infant warmer. Attach temperature probe and assess stability of newborn. If newborn appears unstable, a co-worker shall notify pediatrician immediately. Attach cardiac/respirator and pulse oximeter monitors. Initiate oxygen therapy as needed. Obtain...
Second excerpt:
     ...all prenatal forms, Labor and Delivery records, all pre-delivery orders and Clinical Laboratory results. Copy of all Clinical Laboratory and ABG/CBG results from newborn. Obtain a copy of all x-rays taken of infant. Make copy of entire newborn documentation. Complete necessary transfer forms and documentation. Obtain consent from mother for release of medical records and transfer of infant. Continue to monitor newborn's condition until transport team arrives and assumes care. ...


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