CRITICAL PATHWAY for Newborn Care - cont'd
| Category | First 4 Hours | 4-8 Hours Past Birth | 8-24 Hours Past Birth |
| Discharge planning/ home care - cont'd |
Plan discharge call with parent or guardian in 24 hr to 2 days Assess parents’ discharge plans, needs, and support systems |
Obtain birth certificate information |
Give written copy of discharge instructions Newborn photographs Set up appointment for follow-up PKU test Have car seat available before discharge All discharge referrals made, follow-up appt scheduled Expected Outcomes:Infant discharged home with family; mother verbalizes follow up appt, time/date |
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Family involvement |
Facilitate early investigation of baby’s physical characteristics (maintain temp during unwrapping), hold infant en face Dim lights to help infant keep eyes open |
Assess parents’ knowledge of newborn behaviors, such as alertness, suck and rooting, attention to human voice, response to calming techniques |
Assess mother-baby bonding/interaction Incorporate father and siblings in care Enhance parent-infant interaction by sharing characteristics and behavioral assessment Support positive parenting behaviors Identify community referral needs and refer to community agencies Expected Outcomes: Demonstrates caring and family incorporation of infant |