An Analysis of Neonatal Intensive Care Daily Rounds in a Level IV Unit

Background: The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a fast-paced, complex environment that involves numerous care providers. With each expert contributing to a neonate’s care plan, teamwork and communication are essential to achieve a common goal. A key mechanism in this communication is daily medical rounds. The Society of Critical Care Medicine endorses the utilization of multidisciplinary rounds as they have been proven to reduce both …