HOW TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNEXPECTED TERM NEWBORN ADMISSIONS TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE: A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Abstract

Purpose. The management of newborns in the postnatal care unit is critical for ensuring their health and well-being during the transitional period from the intrauterine to extrauterine environment. However, despite meticulous monitoring and care, unexpected complications can arise, necessitating the transfer of newborns to higher levels of medical intervention. These transfers can significantly impact the newborns, their families, and the healthcare providers involved. Object of study of this study is to investigate evidence-based strategies to enhance the management of unexpected transfers for term newborns. By identifying the factors contributing to these transfers and exploring potential areas for improvement, the study aims to mitigate the occurrence of PC06 transfers and optimize the overall care experience for newborns and their families. Methods. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, including retrospective data analysis and qualitative interviews with healthcare providers, to examine the factors contributing to PC06 unexpected transfers. Findings. The findings have the potential to guide the development of evidence-based strategies that can be implemented in various healthcare settings to improve the PC06 unexpected transfer process for term newborns. The outcomes of this study hold significant implications for healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers in the field of neonatal care. The proposed interventions will inform the development of evidence-based practices and policies, leading to improved management of PC-06 transfers and better support for term newborns and their families. By addressing the challenges associated with unexpected transfers, this research study endeavors to contribute to the enhancement of care delivery and improve the overall well-being of term newborns during critical periods of transition to higher levels of care. Conclusions. The strategies for improving the management of unexpected complications or unexpected transfers to higher levels of care for term newborns were investigated. The successful implementation of oxygen therapy in the well newborn nursery necessitates careful planning, as investigated and applied in the study. In addition, the implementation and education on oxygen therapy for staff at the well newborn nursery were examined. The unique characteristics of providing specialized newborn care in hospitals such as birth centers and children's medical centers have been identified.