|
Hi all,
The practice of checking a babies gender in
checking identity often amuses me. The casenote number and mum's name on a
nameband should be enough (and possibly other measures such as prints). I
have heard of even writing to mum's name in black texta on the babes back. But
checking gender - How can this prove identity? There's a 50% chance the
gender will be the same. I think the other modes of checking are more
important.
Christina.
Dear List,
We use footprinting
as part of an ID system.There is a form which includes mothers name and
hospital number, baby"s name and number, birth weight,length and head
circumference, the name of the midwife attaching the 2 name bands to bubs
legs and the 2 footprints. The mothers right pointer finger print is also
taken.We use small diposable ink pads which come in boxes of 10.The prints
are also put on the back of the cot card which is the mothers to take
home.These prints are done in birth suite before the bath and baby wipes
tend to clean the ink off fairly well. When the baby is checked into the
ward with mum,there is a space for the midwife to sign that she has checked
the babes ID bands and gender.At discharge the bands are checked again and
cut off in mums presence. She keeps one and the other is attached to the
bottom of the above form, which mum signs to say the bands have been checked
and she has the right baby. The mums are happy to have the prints taken when
we explain why .We have about 1800 births per year and I've never heard of a
problem with an allergic reaction.
Linda
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 7:46
PM
Subject: Newborn footprints
Dear List
I am curious if anyone has experience with
newborn footprinting. I understand that those who practise this use a
standard inkpad. Is this a common practise or a have I just stumbled
across a lone practise? Does anyone see any potential allergens created
through use of the ink??
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery
Educator
Melbourne
|
