IM Vitamin K in Newborns – record of administration - SOP

To standardise the documentation of Vitamin K given to administration in babies after birth.

• IM Vitamin K should be discussed and consent gained from Parents. This should be done as early as possible on arrival to the intrapartum area.
• IM Vitamin K, should where possible be administered by the named midwife providing care.
• It is the responsibility of the named midwife to ensure correct documentation of the administration of IM Vitamin K.
• Documentation of IM Vitamin K should be completed in Badgernet. No further recording is required. Professional requirement for midwives working within NHS GGC is covered by the National Midwifery Formulary and the NHS GGC PGD.
• Only babies admitted directly to NNU will require a Kardex to be completed by the neonatal team.
• For full instructions see below.

1. Within the Post-birth Smart Form locate the tab for Vitamin-K
   
   
   
2. If the parents give consent, select the dose the baby was given. Please note this is also where to select if the parents have chosen to give their baby Vitamin-K orally.
   
   
   
3. The Vitamin-K administration should then be authorised by the named midwife and another professional with BadgerNet access.