Guidelines
The NWNODN is made up of three networks: Cheshire & Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Lancashire & South Cumbria. All three networks have come together to form one Operational Delivery Network. For this reason there are guidelines and policies that are specific to each network, and those which apply to the whole NWNODN.
To view any of the documents below click on the title and this will take you to a full copy of the latest version. If you required a word document please contact the NWNODN.
If you are a Neonatal Lead who is developing a new guideline and wish to contact other units please click here for the contacts list.
All documents within this page have been ratified for use.

Pathways & Processes:
Active Cooling – Initiating in an LNU Process
Active Cooling – Action Plan for LNU to Commence (word version)
Acute Cardiac Postnatal Pathway
Business Continuity Management
Clinical Incident Reporting Process
Clinical Incident Reporting Form (word version)
Communication & Engagement Strategy
ECMO Neonatal Referral Pathway
Mortality Reporting Process (updated 22.07.22)
Palliative Care (Transport) Pathway
Ratification of Guidelines Consultation Response Form
Guidelines & Pathways
CM Algorithm for the management of hypotension in local neonatal unit
CM Use of Donor Breast Milk in New-born Infants
CM Management of Transposition of the Great Arteries
CM Clinical Care Pathway-Antenatally diagnosed (non cardiac) surgical conditions
CM Vitamin, Folic Acid and Iron Supplementation
Units in CM can access the LWH guidelines if logging on at an NHS site, by copying the following link: https://nww.badgernet.nhs.uk/live/gateway/PatientPerinatal/Anonymous?HideHeader=true#/libraryView?id=933e0dbf-04d7-4087-9498-350b25cf0d58
You will need Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge along with your usual Badger login and password.