An Addendum to chapter 1, 2 and 3 of the NIPCM is now available providing additional guidance specifically for NNU settings. 

The areas covered are:

4.1 Placement of neonates/assessment for infection risk

4.2 Healthcare infection, incidents, outbreaks and data exceedence

4.3 Personal care of neonates.

This can be viewed at http://www.nipcm.hps.scot.nhs.uk/addendum-for-infection-prevention-and-control-within-neonatal-settings-nnu/