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At what age is the infant screening examination recommended to be performed?
At what age is the infant screening examination recommended to be performed?
- At birth
- At 6 to 8 weeks of age (correct)
- At 1 year of age
- At 3 to 4 months of age
Where is the infant screening examination usually undertaken?
Where is the infant screening examination usually undertaken?
- In a primary care setting (correct)
- In a private clinic
- In a hospital setting
- In a research laboratory
Why is it important for parents to receive a copy of Screening Tests for You and Your Baby?
Why is it important for parents to receive a copy of Screening Tests for You and Your Baby?
- To provide information about the newborn screening tests
- To provide information about the screening tests offered during pregnancy and in the neonatal period (correct)
- To provide information about the infant screening examination
- To provide information about the limitations of newborn screening tests
What should be done when consent for the NIPE screening examination is declined?
What should be done when consent for the NIPE screening examination is declined?
Where should the reason for declining the NIPE newborn screening examination be documented?
Where should the reason for declining the NIPE newborn screening examination be documented?
What should be provided to the parent(s) from the discharging service?
What should be provided to the parent(s) from the discharging service?
At what age should the NIPE newborn screening examination be completed?
At what age should the NIPE newborn screening examination be completed?
What is the primary goal of the NIPE programme?
What is the primary goal of the NIPE programme?
Where is the NIPE infant screening examination usually undertaken?
Where is the NIPE infant screening examination usually undertaken?
What is the role of regional commissioners in relation to the NIPE infant screening examination?
What is the role of regional commissioners in relation to the NIPE infant screening examination?
What is the recommended age for the NIPE infant screening examination?
What is the recommended age for the NIPE infant screening examination?
Who is responsible for the NIPE newborn screening examination?
Who is responsible for the NIPE newborn screening examination?
Flashcards
Infant Screening Exam Age
Infant Screening Exam Age
The recommended age for an infant screening examination is 6 to 8 weeks old.
Screening Exam Location
Screening Exam Location
Infant screening examinations are usually performed in a primary care setting, like a doctor's office.
Parental Information Copy
Parental Information Copy
Parents should receive a copy of Screening Tests for You and Your Baby to understand the tests offered.
Declining NIPE Screening
Declining NIPE Screening
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Documentation of Decline
Documentation of Decline
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Discharging Service Info
Discharging Service Info
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NIPE Newborn Screening Age
NIPE Newborn Screening Age
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NIPE Program Goal
NIPE Program Goal
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NIPE Exam Location
NIPE Exam Location
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Regional Commissioner Role
Regional Commissioner Role
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Recommended NIPE Exam Age
Recommended NIPE Exam Age
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NIPE Screening Responsibility
NIPE Screening Responsibility
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Study Notes
NIPE Screening Programme
- The infant screening examination should be performed at 6 to 8 weeks of age for all 4 conditions.
- The examination is usually undertaken in a primary care setting.
Recording Screening Results
- All screening results should be recorded on the GP IT system and in the personal child health record (PCHR), the ‘red book’.
NIPE Guidance and Referral Timescales
- The NIPE screening programme produces best practice guidance and recommended referral timescales in relation to the infant screening examination.
- However, there are no NIPE standards for the infant screening examination, as there is currently no national method of recording and measuring uptake and outcomes.
Information for Parents
- Parents should receive/access a copy of Screening Tests for You and Your Baby, which provides information about the screening tests offered during pregnancy and in the neonatal period.
- The digital leaflet is available with QR codes, easy read versions, alternative languages, and instructions on how to print digital leaflets.
NIPE Screening Examination Declined
- Consent should be obtained and recorded prior to screening.
- Parents have the right to decline all or part of the NIPE newborn or infant screening examination.
- If parents decline, the reason should be documented and communicated to the GP and health visitor.
NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Screening Programme Handbook
- The handbook informs and supports best clinical practice and should be used in conjunction with the NIPE programme standards and the NIPE screening pathways.
NIPE Programme Aims
- The NHS newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) programme aims to:
- Offer screening to all babies born in England for conditions relating to the:
NIPE Newborn Screening Examination
- The NIPE newborn screening examination should be completed before, or at, 72 hours of age (KPI NP1).
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