Description:
A new pathway has been developed for babies living in Tower Hamlets who have prolonged jaundice.
See evidence base (references below)
Aim is to make it easier for community midwives, health visitors and GPs to refer babies in for assessment and to reduce waiting times for families.
Who to refer
Prolonged jaundice criteria = Visible jaundice persisting:
• past 14 days in a term baby (>37 weeks)
• past 21 days in a preterm baby (< 37weeks)
if any red flag symptoms please redirect to emergency services (see flow chart below for full list)
How to refer
Forms are available on clinical system
Complete referral form – Found EMIS RP under ‘Prolonged jaundice virtual clinic referral form April 2020’
Email completed form to prolongedjaundice.RLH@nhs.net
Additional notes
1. Prolonged jaundice pathway flow chart with inclusion criteria and RED flag symptoms
Click attachment: Prolonged Jaundice pathway flow chart