Neonatal Resuscitation Documentation Checklist

Comprehensive neonatal resuscitation documentation including preparation, interventions, and outcomes per NRP guidelines.

  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Frequency: Per resuscitation
  • Estimated Time: Post-event documentation
  • Role: NICU/L&D Team
  • Total Items: 29
  • Compliance: NRP Guidelines, AAP/AHA Standards, Joint Commission Perinatal Care

Resuscitation Preparation

Pre-delivery preparation

  • Resuscitation team present?
  • Equipment checked and ready?
  • Radiant warmer on?

Initial Steps

First interventions

  • Dried and stimulated?
  • Airway positioned?
  • Suctioning if needed?

Ventilation

Respiratory support

  • PPV initiated if needed?
  • Chest rise observed?
  • Intubation performed if needed?

Cardiac Support

Circulatory interventions

  • Chest compressions if needed?
  • Epinephrine given if needed?
  • UVC placed if needed?

Apgar Scores

Assessment scores

  • 1-minute Apgar documented?
  • 5-minute Apgar documented?
  • 10-minute Apgar if needed?

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?

Patient Safety & Identification

Verify patient safety protocols and identification procedures

  • Two patient identifiers used before procedures?
  • Fall risk assessment completed?
  • Call light within patient reach?
  • Bed in lowest position with brakes locked?

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