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Data set, Part of NHS Outcomes Framework Indicators - February 2021 Release
5.5 Admission of full-term babies to neonatal care
- Date Range:
- 01 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2010
- Publication Date:
- 25 Feb 2016
- Geographic Coverage:
- England
- Geographical Granularity:
- Country
Summary
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.
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.
There are no planned future updates for this indicator. The methodology for the indicator requires review, this is not actively being progressed at this time.
Legacy unique identifier: P01795