About

The European Standards of Care for Newborn Health (ESCNH) are developed by a pan-European network consisting of healthcare professionals and parent representatives. Their main aim is to address the disparities in provision and quality of care existing in Europe.

More information on the complex development process, the history and the people behind the ESCNH, the lifecycle of a standard and everything else you need to know about the ESCNH can be found below.

Project Overview

The ESCNH are developed by a pan-European team of healthcare experts and parent representatives.

The ESCNH comply with a rigorous and comprehensive methodology.

The ESCNH are regularly updated and, if needed, new standards are developed.

Chair Committee

The ESCNH are steered by the Chair Committee.

Parent, Patient, and Public Advisory Board (PPPAB)

The PPPAB forms part of the Chair Committee and ensures that the patient voice is at the heart of decision-making.

Partners & supporters

The ESCNH are supported by many societies, organisations and partners.

Several publications feature or reference the ESCNH.

The ESCNH were officially launched in the European Parliament.

Frequently asked questions

EFCNI gathered a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers.

Please click on the icons below to select one of the standard topics:

Birth & transfer

Ethical decisions

Care procedures

Follow-up & continuing care

Data collection & documentation

Infant- & family-centred developmental care

Patient safety & hygiene practice

Education & training

Medical care & clinical practice

Profession

Country

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