Question
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S6W-23801 · Written Question · lodged by Baillie, Jackie
Lodged on
11 Dec 2023Heard / answered on
29 Dec 2023To ask the Scottish Government where premature babies that require level 3 care will be transferred to from NHS Lanarkshire if full capacity in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has been reached.
The answer
Where cot capacity has been reached then clinical judgement with parental involvement will determine the best receiving unit.
Neonatal cot capacity is managed on a network basis through a daily call attended by all Neonatal Units. The data provided is then collated and is used to identify any sustained or acute pressure on intensive care cots.
The availability of beds is not solely down to the availability of neonatal cots, but also maternal beds and the availability of specialists to support both mother and baby. This ensures that for any woman or baby who requires immediate delivery, suitable arrangements are made. The perinatal teams across Scotland, including ScotSTAR who coordinate such transfers work hard to negotiate and create space when required.
Neonatal cot capacity is managed on a network basis through a daily call attended by all Neonatal Units. The data provided is then collated and is used to identify any sustained or acute pressure on intensive care cots.
The availability of beds is not solely down to the availability of neonatal cots, but also maternal beds and the availability of specialists to support both mother and baby. This ensures that for any woman or baby who requires immediate delivery, suitable arrangements are made. The perinatal teams across Scotland, including ScotSTAR who coordinate such transfers work hard to negotiate and create space when required.
Answered by Jenni Minto on 29 Dec 2023.