Design and Implementation of 16 Quality Indices for Neonatal Screening

Abstract

Background: We aim to explore the realization of 16 quality control indices of neonatal disease screening in neonatal disease management information system, and to establish the multi-center management evaluation model under the framework of the whole province. Methods: Based on the network management system for neonatal screening originally used in our province, the quality management module of neonatal disease was developed and applied according to the quality control index. A quantitative evaluation method was established for the quality of all maternal and child health care institutions involved in neonatal disease screening related to neonatal disease screening, specimen collection and recall of suspected cases. Results: The quality management information was shared by all neonatal screening agencies. Comprehensive evaluation was given to the multi-center quality management measurements. Comprehensive evaluation was performed to quality among different medical institutions. Evaluation of applicability and timeliness of quality in practical work was conducted accordingly. Conclusions: The timeliness of self-improvement in centers and medical institutions were improved. The application of neonatal disease screening quality management index improved the requirements for neonatal screening management. The quality management module was adopted to conduct dynamic management of the whole management process, which greatly improved the overall management level of neonatal screening.