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Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Screening programme: checks and audits to improve quality and reduce What This is what we recommend you do Why These are the reasons why we are recommending this How This is how you might do this When This is how often we recommend you undertake the action/check Additional checks and audits 1. Identify the eligible population (new births): Have systems in place to identify the new birth population that you have responsibility for, including babies on the neonatal unit and paediatric wards Maternity units must generate a NHS number for all new births. This must be done accurately and timely prior to screening, to ensure population of the national NIPE IT system, NIPE Screening Management and Reporting Tool (SMART) To ensure that the eligible population is identified and all babies born with congenital abnormalities of the eyes, heart, hips, and testes, are examined and referred within 72 hours of birth. To identify abnormalities that may become detectable by 6-8 weeks of age, at the second physical examination (thereby reducing morbidity and mortality) We have evidence from key performance indicators (KPIs) and screening safety incidents of incomplete or delayed NIPE screening for some babies because: Have a mechanism in place to cross check birth notifications, ward lists and home births to identify eligible cohort. Local process for sharing information of babies between neonatal and paediatric wards and the maternity service responsible for NIPE screening On every day the service operates Use the national monthly data reports to check that eligible babies are identified, as detailed in the NIPE SMART user guide (Available on NIPE SMART) NIPE performance data is submitted on KPI NP1 (NIPE coverage by 72 hours) quarterly. Review the list of babies who have breached the KPIs and investigate the
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