The establishment of the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network.
The Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network was established in 1994 to monitor high-risk newborns admitted for care. Uniquely, all units in both countries have participated since inception, making it integral to the care of babies. The network's objectives include auditing care, publishing aggregated results annually, providing feedback to units, monitoring technologies and developing clinical indicators. Networking provides a forum for clinicians and a consortium of knowledge and advice. It facilitates collaborative research and clinical groups, producing projects from observational studies to randomised controlled trials. Members take a major role in reviewing the evidence for care and ensuring its effective use in clinical practice.
Donoghue
Deborah A
DA
Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia. ddon5363@mail.usyd.edu.au
Henderson-Smart
David J
DJ
D001315:Australia; D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal / Q000379:methods*; D008491:Medical Informatics Applications; D009520:New Zealand