Special Care Baby Unit
A Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) cares for the least sick or less premature babies.
Description
A Special Care Baby Unit is a WARD.
A Special Care Baby Unit ( SCBU) cares for the least sick or less premature babies.
For further information on Special Care Baby Units, see the NHS website at: Special care: ill or premature babies.
Also Known As
This NHS Business Definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | Special Care Baby Units |
| Short name | SCBU |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | LOCATION IN HOSPITAL TYPE (BABY ADMITTED FROM) | references in description Special Care Baby Unit |
| Attribute | LOCATION IN HOSPITAL TYPE FOR NATIONAL NEONATAL DATA SET | references in description Special Care Baby Unit |
| Data Set | National Neonatal Data Set - Episodic and Daily Care | references in description Special Care Baby Unit |
| Data Set | National Neonatal Data Set - Two Year Neonatal Outcomes Assessment | references in description Special Care Baby Unit |