Standards for improving the quality of care for small and sick newborns in health facilities
Standards for improving the quality of care for small and sick newborns in health facilities

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Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2020-07-01

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9240010769

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The standards for the care of small and sick newborns in health facilities define, standardize and mainstream inpatient care of small and sick newborns, building on essential newborn care and ensuring consistency with the WHO quality of care framework. The standards will guide countries in caring for this vulnerable population and support the quality of care of newborns in the context of universal health coverage. They will provide a resource for policy-makers, health care professionals, health service planners, programme managers, regulators, professional bodies and technical partners involved in care, to help plan, deliver and ensure the quality of health services.

Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 2)
Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 2)

Author: Robert Black

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2016-04-11

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 1464803684

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The evaluation of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) by the Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (DCP3) focuses on maternal conditions, childhood illness, and malnutrition. Specifically, the chapters address acute illness and undernutrition in children, principally under age 5. It also covers maternal mortality, morbidity, stillbirth, and influences to pregnancy and pre-pregnancy. Volume 3 focuses on developments since the publication of DCP2 and will also include the transition to older childhood, in particular, the overlap and commonality with the child development volume. The DCP3 evaluation of these conditions produced three key findings: 1. There is significant difficulty in measuring the burden of key conditions such as unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortion, nonsexually transmitted infections, infertility, and violence against women. 2. Investments in the continuum of care can have significant returns for improved and equitable access, health, poverty, and health systems. 3. There is a large difference in how RMNCH conditions affect different income groups; investments in RMNCH can lessen the disparity in terms of both health and financial risk.

Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children
Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 9241548371

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The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem.

WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience
WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789241549912

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Within the continuum of reproductive health care, antenatal care provides a platform for important health-care functions, including health promotion, screening and diagnosis, and disease prevention. It has been established that, by implementing timely and appropriate evidence-based practices, antenatal care can save lives. Endorsed by the United Nations Secretary-General, this is a comprehensive WHO guideline on routine antenatal care for pregnant women and adolescent girls. It aims to complement existing WHO guidelines on the management of specific pregnancy-related complications. The guidance captures the complex nature of the antenatal care issues surrounding healthcare practices and delivery, and prioritizes person-centered health and well-being --- not only the prevention of death and morbidity --- in accordance with a human rights-based approach.

Managing Newborn Problems
Managing Newborn Problems

Author: World Health Organization. Reproductive Health and Research

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2003-12-31

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 9241546220

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Every year throughout the world, about four million babies die before they reach one month old, most during the critical first week of life. Most of these deaths are a result of the poor health and nutritional status of the mother, combined with problems such as tetanus or asphyxia, trauma, low birth weight, or preterm birth. However, many of the conditions which result in perinatal death are preventable or treatable without the need for expensive technology. Against this background, this publication contains guidance on evidence-based standards for high quality care provision during the newborn period, considering the needs of mother and baby. It has been produced to assist countries with limited resources to reduce neonatal mortality. The information is arranged under four main headings: clinical assessment, findings and management; principles of newborn baby care; procedures; record keeping and essential equipment, supplies and drugs.

Nurturing care for every newborn
Nurturing care for every newborn

Author:

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2020-09-23

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 9240035206

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Neurodevelopment begins during pregnancy and accelerates after birth. When cared for in a nurturing environment, babies not only survive, they are also helped to thrive. However, too many infants are deprived of their right to receive nurturing care, particularly when they require inpatient hospital care. This Thematic Brief summarizes why nurturing care is essential for all newborns. It outlines the components of nurturing care and contains examples of practical actions to create and strengthen nurturing environments for all newborns, including those who are born too soon, small or sick.

Monitoring Emergency Obstetric Care
Monitoring Emergency Obstetric Care

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9241547731

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This handbook describes indicators that can be used to assess, monitor and evaluate the availability, use and quality of Emergency Obstetric Care. These emergency obstetric care indicators can be used to measure progress in a programmatic continuum: from the availability of and access to emergency obstetric care to the use and quality of those services.