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Infant care review committees. The response to federal guidelines

G V Fleming1, S S Hudd, S A LeBailly

  • 1Department of Research, American Academy of Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village, Ill 60009-0927.

American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|July 1, 1990
PubMed

Insights

A 1986 survey found over half of hospitals with neonatal intensive care units had infant care review committees. This study offers baseline data on their establishment and influential characteristics.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Healthcare Management
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • Infant care review committees (ICRCs) address ethical considerations in neonatal intensive care.
  • Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of ICRC establishment is crucial for quality improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the percentage of hospitals with neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) that had established ICRC.
  • To identify hospital and committee characteristics influencing ICRC functioning.

Main Methods:

  • A 1986 survey was conducted among hospitals with NICUs and/or ≥1500 annual births.
  • Data collected included hospital size, birth volume, and ICRC establishment and characteristics.

Main Results:

  • 51.8% of surveyed hospitals reported having established ICRC.
  • Key hospital and committee factors influencing ICRC operation were identified.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides essential baseline data on the development and characteristics of ICRC in US hospitals.
  • Findings can inform strategies for establishing and optimizing ICRC in neonatal care settings.

Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaEmpirical ApproachProfessional Patient Relationship

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