Newborn Nursery Assessment Checklist
Comprehensive newborn assessment for healthy nursery including physical examination, vital signs, feeding, and safety verification.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Every shift
- Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
- Role: Nursery Nurse
- Total Items: 30
- Compliance: AAP Guidelines, Joint Commission Perinatal Care, AWHONN Standards
Vital Signs
Newborn vital signs
- Temperature within range (36.5-37.5°C)?
- Heart rate within range (120-160)?
- Respiratory rate within range (30-60)?
- Weight documented?
Physical Assessment
Head-to-toe assessment
- Skin color appropriate?
- Fontanels assessed (soft, flat)?
- Eyes and ears assessed?
- Heart sounds regular, no murmur?
- Lung sounds clear?
- Abdomen soft, cord intact?
- Genitalia assessed?
- Extremities assessed, hips stable?
Feeding Assessment
Feeding status
- Feeding method documented?
- Tolerating feeds well?
- Blood glucose checked if indicated?
Elimination
Output documentation
- Voiding documented?
- Stool pattern documented?
Safety & Security
Safety verification
- ID bands intact and matching?
- Security tag in place?
- Safe sleep positioning?
Pre-Assessment Information
Initial assessment documentation and patient/facility identification
- Assessor Name / Credentials
- Assessment Date
- Department / Unit
- Assessment Type (Routine/Annual/Complaint)
- Previous assessment findings reviewed?
Infection Prevention & Control
Verify infection control practices per CDC and Joint Commission standards
- Hand hygiene compliance observed?
- Appropriate PPE available and properly used?
- Isolation precautions properly implemented?
- Sharps containers available and not overfilled?
- High-touch surfaces properly disinfected?
Related Healthcare Checklists
- Hand Hygiene Compliance
- Medication Safety Check
- Surgical Safety Checklist
- Fall Prevention Assessment
- Joint Commission Readiness
- HIPAA Compliance Audit