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NMH | 2024 53 Neonatology (HIE). There are 2 service elements to this programme – inpatients and outpatients. ACORN Inpatient Service Multidisciplinary developmental rounding in the neonatal unit continued in 2024 focusing on family integration and joint goal setting for the infant's care. Up to June 2024 there were 26 babies included on the developmental ward round. It was paused from July to allow a quality improvement review and to survey parents about their experience of the developmental ward round. 36 families were identified and surveyed and there were 16 respondents. 74% of respondents found it helpful, they reported feeling supported, respected, listened to, empowered and some were overwhelmed. 87% reported they understood why they were meeting the developmental team. The time and location were suitable for the majority of parents with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Quotes from parents about Developmental Ward Round 'My first baby was also born premature at 31+4 days; she was not eligible for the ACORN developmental follow up then. I found a huge difference in my experience this time with a 30 week premature baby. I received lots of excellent helpful information which has been carried through since her birth'. 'I appreciated having the developmental rounds and the acorn team taking the time to talk to me and try and alleviate any concerns I had' 'It made me feel empowered and that I could help my baby, and that I had a role in his progression. It was so helpful to understand the importance of not only the medical interventions that could be done for my child, and how I could be a part of these' As the HSCP services are becoming more embedded in the neonatal unit now Jonathan Ermitano, Senior Enhanced Staff Nurse caring for Baby Duncan Smith.

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