Position statement on neonatal follow-up care of the high risk neonate. National Association of Neonatal Nurses.
It is the position of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses that an essential component of early discharge of the high risk neonate must be neonatal follow-up care. Broad guidelines for neonatal follow-up care have been outlined. Neonatal follow-up care must be performed by qualified health professionals and experienced neonatal registered nurses knowledgeable in the specialized needs of the high risk neonate. If follow-up care is an unavailable service of the unit, the neonate's care after discharge should be coordinated with the nearest existing program. Successful follow-up care will result in improved neonatal and family outcomes.
D000359:Aftercare / Q000592:standards*; D002673:Child, Hospitalized; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D010351:Patient Discharge