Get Obstetric Care Unit (obcu)

Filling out the Obstetric Care Unit (OBCU) form is an essential process for documenting perinatal loss and neonatal death. This guide provides a clear and detailed step-by-step approach to help you complete the form accurately and efficiently online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the OBCU form.

1. Use the ‘Get Form’ button to access the OBCU form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by reviewing the checklist provided at the top of the form. Ensure that you understand each requirement and obtain any necessary information or documentation before proceeding.
3. In the 'Notify attending/on call physician' section, record the necessary details if early induction for prenatal diagnosis is involved.
4. Enter the name of the social worker involved in the case, if applicable, and ensure you follow up with a referral by placing it in the computer system or leaving a voicemail.
5. Address the family's preferences regarding the baby(ies) by marking the relevant options concerning their wishes to see, dress, hold, or bathe the baby(ies).
6. Discuss cultural and religious practices with the family to ensure that their wishes are respected and documented.
7. Check if the family wishes to have remembrance photography and make the appropriate notifications if they do.
8. Select the classification for the registration of birth: Abortus, Stillbirth, or Live birth/Neonatal death, and register infants using the Request a Bed form.
9. Complete a physical assessment of the infant, documenting weight, length, and other pertinent details.
10. Identify if neonatal or genetics consultations are indicated, notifying the appropriate personnel accordingly.
11. Complete all necessary documents for stillbirth, ensuring the records are precise and submitted correctly for each situation.
12. Initiate a memory box with items as per the family's wishes, and ensure it is provided at the time of discharge.
13. Review and ensure that all teaching topics listed in the discharge section are covered with the family, providing handouts as needed.
14. Once all sections are filled out, save your changes. You may then download, print, or share the completed form as required.

Complete your OBCU documentation online today to ensure proper care and support for families.