Quality Reports - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the Fox Valley

Volume of low birth weight (500 to 1,500 grams) neonates

Why we measure it - Research shows that physicians and hospitals that treat a large number of patients tend to provide better care and have improved outcomes for treatments and procedures.

2008: 33
2007: 30
2006: 43
2005: 36

What this means - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin's Fox Valley hospital consistently cares for many low birth weight neonates (newborn babies) each year.

About the data - The graph reflects the number of low birth weight infants admitted at 0-3 days of age that our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit has cared for in the last four years.

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Related dimensions of care:

 Patients/families:

• Be an advocate for your child. Participate in daily bedside clinical discussions, andæprovide any information about your child that may be helpful to staff.
• Follow medical instructions fully and carefully.
• Ask questions if you don't understand the plan of care or if you are not sure how to care for your child.
• Attend any and all follow-up appointments.