title: Position statement on neonatal follow-up care of the high risk neonate. National Association of Neonatal Nurses.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare / Q000592:standards*; D002673:Child, Hospitalized; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D010351:Patient Discharge