12 Questions
At what age is the infant screening examination recommended to be performed?
At 6 to 8 weeks of age
Where is the infant screening examination usually undertaken?
In a primary care setting
Why is it important for parents to receive a copy of Screening Tests for You and Your Baby?
To provide information about the screening tests offered during pregnancy and in the neonatal period
What should be done when consent for the NIPE screening examination is declined?
The parent(s) should be fully informed of the different elements of the NIPE newborn and infant screening examinations and why screening is being offered
Where should the reason for declining the NIPE newborn screening examination be documented?
In the GP IT system and in the personal child health record
What should be provided to the parent(s) from the discharging service?
Contact details, informing the parent(s) that their baby will remain eligible for NIPE newborn screening
At what age should the NIPE newborn screening examination be completed?
Before, or at, 72 hours of age
What is the primary goal of the NIPE programme?
To facilitate prompt referral for early clinical assessment
Where is the NIPE infant screening examination usually undertaken?
In primary care/GP practice
What is the role of regional commissioners in relation to the NIPE infant screening examination?
To oversee the examination and provide scrutiny as required
What is the recommended age for the NIPE infant screening examination?
At 6 to 8 weeks of age
Who is responsible for the NIPE newborn screening examination?
The healthcare professional undertaking the examination
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).
This quiz is based on the NHS handbook for the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) screening programme, covering best clinical practices and programme standards for newborn screening in England. Test your knowledge of the NIPE programme and its recommendations for screening newborns. Learn about the conditions screened for and the examination process.
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