ACNN welcomes invitations to review and/or endorse documents and materials with relevance to neonatal care, nursing, health professional standards and parents/families of neonates. This may include, but is not limited to, aspects of individualised care for preterm, sick and recovering newborn infants within a family centred philosophy, parental materials and standards for clinical practice, research and education.
Endorsement of published clinical practice guideline/s
The scope, content,
rigour of development, clarity of presentation, involvement of neonatal nurses and consumers in the development of materials will be
critically reviewed by ACNN. Additionally, its applicability and alignment with ACNN's philosophy and strategic plan will be
considered. The endorsement period will be for a maximum of four years and endorsement only pertains to the version reviewed and
endorsed by ACNN.
Guidelines will be assessed using the “Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation” - AGREE II instrument and/or the iCAHE Guideline Quality Check List.
Developing clinical practice guidelines
ACNN encourages the adherence to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) standards
for development of clinical guidelines.
The National Executive is supportive of members developing a national guideline on a topic that has been identified as in need of a clinical practice guideline.
Please use the contact us form or email secretary@acnn.org.au