Group to look at existing service shape, and current models of neonatal care, in the national, regional and local context and to consider needs of, and support for families of neonates.
Group to make recommendations for future models of care in Scotland, taking into account safety, quality and sustainability and patient-centred care within the context of the current resource environment.
In making their recommendations, the group will consider the following:
- Putting families, mothers and babies at the centre
- Governance, accountability and leadership at national, regional and local levels
- Risk assessment, care pathways and multidisciplinary care
- Quality and safety
- Capacity, communications, transport and IT
- Consistency of services 24/7 and sustainability
- Delivery of care in remote and rural settings
- Inequalities and access to services and outcomes
- Provision of appropriate information for parents and families
Chairs and Membership
The Neonatal Models of Care Sub Group is chaired by Dr Helen Mactier, Consultant Neonatologist NHS GGC and Dr Edile Murdoch, Chair, NHS Lothian/SEAT.
The membership of the group encompasses a range of professionals, academics and other interested parties.