StandardsStructure

Standards Structure

The standards have been divided into those that are core for each area providing neonatal care and those that are specific to a certain unit designation level. In order for ease of completion each neonatal unit will only see and complete a self assessment for those standards that apply to their level of designation.

Core Standards

The core standards to apply to all institutions providing neonatal care.

A Core Standards for Neonatal Care

Designation Level Specific Standards

These standards are divided into three sections. The standards in sections B to D are additional to the Core Standards in A. The applicable standards will depend on the local configuration or services and agreed designation levels. Figure 1 illustrates the standards applicable to different settings.

B Level 1 Unit Specific Standards

These standards apply to all Level 1 units providing resuscitation & stabilisation and special care to neonates

C Level 2 Unit Specific Standards

These standards apply to all Level 2 units providing resuscitation & stabilisation, special care, high dependency and short term intensive care to neonates

D Level 3 Unit Specific Standards

These standards apply to all Level 3 units providing resuscitation & stabilisation, special care, high dependency and

longer term intensive care to neonates

Figure 1 Applicable Standards

	Applicable standards	Level 1 Unit	Level 2 Unit	Level 3 Unit
A	Core Standards	√	√	√
B	Level 1 Unit Specific Standards	√
C	Level 2 Unit Specific Standards		√
D	Level 3 Unit Specific			√