Admission of full-term babies to neonatal care (NHSOF 5.5)

The number of full-term babies (gestation greater than 36 weeks) admitted within 28 days of birth to a neonatal unit, expressed as a percentage of all full-term births.

Purpose

This indicator aims to reduce the number of avoidable admissions of full-term babies to neonatal care and overall improve the safety of maternity services.

Current version updated: Feb-16

Next version due: To be confirmed