NICU Feeding Readiness Scales, ListServ Summary, Aug 2023
Rehab administrators answer questions regarding Use of NICU Feeding Readiness Scales. IPRC archives information collected by the Pediatric Rehab Administrator’s ListServ as a public service to the entire Pediatric Rehabilitation Community. All information is posted in summary format and has been de-identified. Search through past queries for responses to rehabilitation related questions.
Original Question(s):
- What feeding readiness scales does your NICU currently use to determine when infants are showing readiness to begin oral feedings?
- Who typically administers and scores the readiness scale?
- What type of training does staff need to use the feeding readiness scale?
- Do you feel the scales are consistently used to accurately guide feeding?
Summary of Responses (de-identified)
