The Newborn Temperature Admission (NAT) Project posted new data from the Jan.-March reporting period, showing a majority of hospitals participating, the largest initiative in TCHMB’s history. When the April-June 2022 data is complete (due July 31st), the hospital level data will be shared back via the dashboard. The hospital level dashboard can establish a “baseline” and prepare for implementing evidence-based guidelines to increase the proportion of newborn infants with admission temperatures within normal limits. Read the Jan.-March summary report here.
Key Points:
An astounding 76 percent of enrolled hospitals reported data for the period.
There are currently 160 hospitals enrolled, making it TCHMB’s largest statewide initiative to date.
This is the first time a TCHMB initiative has tracked data by race/ethnicity.
Why it matters:
By tracking data from each hospital, the NAT project can complete statewide analyses, including by region or type and size of hospital, as well as hospital-specific analyses.