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<p>Neonatal units record positive neonatal blood culture tests and these are recorded
as part of the Neonatal Quality Dashboard. Outliers are identified and investigated
as part of the quarterly monitoring systems of NHS England specialised commissioning
hubs.</p><p> </p><p>The National Neonatal Audit Programme commissioned by the Healthcare
Quality Improvement Partnership includes reporting on the measuring of rates of infection
on neonatal units and makes key recommendations for improvement.</p><p> </p><p>In
April 2017, NHS Digital also published new guidance on coding for sepsis. The new
coding guidance is expected to lead to improved reporting of all cases of sepsis.</p>
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