Developmental Issues

[mahal]

I need to know what other NICU are doing in their unit for an early referral to OT/PT consult. What are the criteria..such as how early do you refer kids..at birth or at certain gest. age...etc. ANd if your unit are doing it what are the outcome. We are having problem in our unit.It seems like we either missed a kid or it's too late to refer them...unless they are taken by our NNP service.WE have alot of kids that have alot of motor,feeding and developmental issues because of this, and our Medical director don't want an automatic referral to OT/PT unless it is needed or desperate. So, I need info pls. Thanks

[lovemyjob]

I'm curious to see the answers you get, maybe try posting to the NICU board?

Isnt this the NICU board???