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How to fill out the Newborn Discharge online
This guide provides detailed steps on how to complete the Newborn Discharge form online. Whether you are a new parent or a caregiver, following these instructions will ensure that all necessary information is accurately recorded and submitted.
Follow the steps to successfully complete the Newborn Discharge form.
- Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Newborn Discharge form in your preferred editor.
- Begin by filling out the patient identification section. Enter the newborn's birthdate, discharge date, weight, head circumference, and length accurately.
- In the mother’s history section, provide necessary details such as gravida, para, and blood type. Include any relevant prenatal history, marking unremarkable where appropriate.
- Complete the substance use and bleeding history fields. Ensure all relevant substances are documented accurately, if applicable, including cigarettes, alcohol, narcotics, and any other relevant conditions.
- For the baby’s history, fill out the Apgar scores for both 1 minute and 5 minutes, ensuring to specify the type of feeding method (breast or bottle). Include the newborn's blood type.
- List any special instructions and medications prescribed, along with the date. Make sure to indicate teaching completion with the nurse’s signature and title.
- Document any follow-up appointments, including the doctor's name or clinic, date of appointment, and phone number. Specify whether a hearing screen was completed and the results.
- Outline any follow-up lab tests that need to be conducted, marking whether they passed or failed, along with the details of the appointment dates.
- Ensure to note any specific circumstances that would warrant calling the baby’s doctor or clinic, such as signs of weakness or feeding issues.
- Review the completed form to confirm that all fields are filled out accurately. Save any changes, and then download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.
Complete the Newborn Discharge form online today to ensure your newborn has a smooth transition home.
In the first few weeks, you may notice that your baby's genitals are swollen and red, or that she has a clear, white, or slightly bloody discharge from her vagina. This is normal. It happens because she was exposed to your hormones when she was in your womb. The swelling and discharge should go away within a few weeks.