BASIC EMERGENCY OBSTETRICS AND NEWBORN CARE (BEmONC)

BASIC EMERGENCY OBSTETRICS AND NEWBORN CARE (BEmONC)

Basic emergency obstetric and newborn care (BEmONC) is a primary health care level initiative promoted in low- and middle-income countries to reduce maternal and newborn mortality.

Target goals:

1. Training and mentoring to healthcare providers

2. Monitoring, accreditation and licensing through supportive supervision

3. Provision of equipments and supplies

4. Strengthening referral linkages

5. Improving infection-prevention practices

Patient Criteria for BEmONC:

1. Primi (gravida 1) and Grand multigravida (5 and above) are NOT accepted. Only Gravida 2-4 are accepted.

2. Complicated pregnancy NOT accepted.

3. History of complicated delivery and CS NOT accepted.

4. High risk pregnancy and High Risk mothers NOT accepted.

Clinical Set-up: 

LYING-IN CLINIC AND BIRTHING HOMES

1. Virtual tour

2. DOH Standard Operating Procedures

DOH SOP

3. Structural Components of Birthing Homes

Birthing Homes Structures

4. Clinical service / Organizational Chart / Equipment, Supplies and Instrument / Emergency Kit

Licensing Procedures

5. Newborn Screening Act

Newborn Screening

Newborn Screening Amendment

Newborn Screening Addendum

6. Hospital and Health Care Facility Classifications

Hospital / Health Care Facility Classifications

7. Annual Statistical Report for Birthing Homes

Birthing Homes Reports

 

8. Infectious Disease, Surveillance and Reporting

Infectious Disease Reporting Protocols