Space for Health: Clinical Services 8617:0.4:England Neonatal units: policy and service context manual
Publication Year
2011
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Covers the policy and service context, and planning and design considerations, for neonatal units. Covers all types of units which provide care for neonates who need more than the routine care provided in maternity units. Describes facilities for special care, high dependency care and intensive care.
Document History
Supersedes HBN 21 Maternity department (archive) (1996). To be read in conjunction with 'Neonatal units: planning and design manual'. Should be read in conjunction with the 'Maternity care facilities' guidance.
Publisher Information
Department of Health
The Department of Health was committed to improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services. Its work included setting national standards, shaping the direction of health and social care services and promoting healthier living. Publications included Space for Health: Technical Manuals, as well as the Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memorandums, and White Papers. They were renamed to the Department of Health and Social Care. However responsibility for technical guidance was then transferred to NHS Improvement in February 2017 which is now part of NHS England and NHS Improvement.
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