Neonatal network : NN
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Full disclosure of errors to family members of patients in the NICU starts the healing process and helps to restore confidence and faith in caregivers. By facilitating and encouraging full disclosure, managers help initiate the healing process for all involved and can better ensure regulatory compliance.
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The concept of palliative care, well recognized in the adult population, has not been fully implemented in the pediatric population. Yet there is an urgent need to define and provide excellence in end-of-life care for infants and their families. ⋯ Through research and education, the challenges to implementing neonatal palliative care programs can be overcome. This article describes the components of neonatal palliative care, identifies the challenges associated wiith the implementation of such programs, and proposes strategies for addressing these challenges.