NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Screening Programme
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the reason for declining the NIPE newborn screening examination be documented?

    <p>In the GP IT system and in the personal child health record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be provided to the parent(s) from the discharging service?

    <p>Contact details, informing the parent(s) that their baby will remain eligible for NIPE newborn screening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age should the NIPE newborn screening examination be completed?

    <p>Before, or at, 72 hours of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the NIPE programme?

    <p>To facilitate prompt referral for early clinical assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the NIPE infant screening examination usually undertaken?

    <p>In primary care/GP practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of regional commissioners in relation to the NIPE infant screening examination?

    <p>To oversee the examination and provide scrutiny as required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended age for the NIPE infant screening examination?

    <p>At 6 to 8 weeks of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the NIPE newborn screening examination?

    <p>The healthcare professional undertaking the examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    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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