Conflict of Interest · 9/30/2015 3 Meet BG Repeat 33 weeker NBS drawn on day of life 6. Required a...
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Newborn Screening in the NICU:
A Process Improvement Initiative
Allison Piques, NNP
Conflict of Interest
• None to Disclose
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Problem Statements• Newborn Screens (NBS) are obtained at inconsistent
times and the process for follow up is non‐standardized
• Despite multiple repeat screens, our patient population remains at risk for “loss to follow up”
– complex patients with acute (on chronic) needs
– variability in practice
– clinical variables impact results; interpretation challenging
Process Improvement Initiative
• 1. Standardize timing for NBS in NICU
• 2. Standardize follow‐up procedures for abnormal NBS
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Meet BG Repeat
33 weeker
NBS drawn on day of life 6.
Required a blood transfusion in second week of life.
NBS results:First screen ABNORMAL for CAH
A Second screen is obtained because the first was abnormal.
It reflects Transfusion, but NORMAL for CAH
Lab requests Third screen, but not until 8 weeks later.
What’s the provider to do?
In 2 weeks, Baby Repeat is ready for discharge
C Ignore this situation bc BB Repeat obviously doesn’t
have CAH, and that’s what matters
A Obtain a 3rd NBS, hoping it does not reflect a transfusion
B Assign accountability for follow up to community PCP
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Primary Goals
• Standardize the timing of Newborn Screens for our specialized population
• Identify why screens were often being repeated
• Develop a procedure for a consistent approach to follow‐up on all NBS
Secondary Goal
• Improve collaboration and communication with VDH to “close the case” in a timely manner
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Interventions
• Developed a NBS protocol to meet the needs of our patient population
• Disseminated protocol
• Educated staff re: new guidelines, emphasis on “team accountability” for the NBS
• Implemented protocol
Protocol Development• Review of current practices
• Literature review
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
Pediatric specialists at CHoR • Neonatology
• Endocrine
• Genetics/ metabolic,
Metabolic dietician: medical nutrition therapy
• Pulmonology
• DCLS Laboratory scientists
• NBS follow up staff at VDH
• 2013‐ Hematology (adding Hgb algorithm)
• 2015 ‐ Allergy/Immunology (adding SCID)
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Two Key Practice Changes
Standardized Timing for NBS
•Dated and timed order rather than “Routine” or “standing”
•DOB +2, 4am
Standardized procedures for follow up/ follow‐through
• NBS Algorithm
‐ Clear pathways for Follow up
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Disseminate and Implement
• Communicate change in protocol – NICU nursing staff and patient care tech
– NICU Faculty, NNPs and Fellows
– Newborn Screening consultants and VDH
• Question/Answer period, education
• Revised unit‐based nursing policy to reflect new protocol
• Protocol effective September 2012
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Evaluation
• Initial focus – Timing of NBS
What causes “Untimely Newborn Screens”?
• Multifactorial: – Early
• Incorrect order
– Late• Missed order?
• Incorrect order or NO order?
• Incorrect order , and missed?
• Other issues (handling, etc)
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Reporting Results:Monthly QA/I Meeting
• How are we doing?
RESULTS: NBS Timing over 9 months
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Oct-12 Nov Dec Jan-13 Feb Mar Apr May June
Reinforcement from nursing
leadership
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“Drill down”/Post-critical event
inquiry
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� RESULTS: NBS Timing over 9 months
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Oct-12 Nov Dec Jan-13 Feb Mar Apr May June
% o
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BS
Mis
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“Let me tell you about ourprotocol for NBS.Here’s a copy!”
Opportunities for Improvement
NBS data log‐‐>“NBS log” updated weekly by PCT (enters NBS time, etc)‐‐> Drop down menus describe rationale for “miss”‐‐> Monthly audit by staff RN to determine % compliance
NICU Power Orders
NICU Admission Order Sets updated Summer 2015 Human-proof, timed orders are pre-populated !
‐‐> Changing house staff rely on care sets
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First screen obtained on DOB +2
ABNORMAL for CAH
Knowing that the baby has since been transfused, what’s the provider to do?
BG Repeat: Take 2
Consult NBS Algorithm.
Obtain
17 oHP ,BMP
Results are faxed toNBS Nurse at VDH
Case / Folder closed.
Additional Outcomes to Consider
• Pre/Post, Interval change: – Frequency of repeat NBS
– # of transfused specimens
– Cost analysis
– Loss to follow up/ % case closure
– Staff perceptions and satisfaction
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Don’t forget my newborn Screen !
Please order on admission
date of birth + 2,
after 4 am