ACNN welcomes invitations to consult on guidelines related to neonatal nursing and
care of the neonate and family. This may include, but is not limited to, aspects of individualised care for preterm, sick and recovering
newborn infants within a family centred philosophy; and standards for clinical practice, research and education.
In considering 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.
The endorsement period will be for a maximum of 4 years and endorsement only pertains to the version reviewed and endorsed by ACNN. The authors/agencies are asked to notify ACNN when the guideline is updated or an update is planned. Updated versions of a guideline are to be reviewed before re-endorsement by ACNN.
ACNN reviews the date of endorsement of guidelines on an ongoing basis, and should the endorsement date be older than 4 years, ACNN will contact the authors/agency requesting information on updating. Out of date or superseded guidelines will be removed from the ACNN website.
In 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 contact us for further details or inquires.