FamilyLink Family-Centered Rounds

FamilyLink Family-Centered Rounds Pilot Study

This study will be a pilot test of using FamilyLink software to bring parents of patients in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) virtually to the bedside during Family Centered Rounds.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients admitted to the Blue Team in the NICU aged 0-365 days
• Parents/guardians of patients admitted to the Blue Team in the NICU aged ≥ 18 years
• Medical team members (physicians, nurse practitioners, fellows, residents, medical students, nurses) of patients admitted to the Blue Team in the NICU aged ≥ 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who are not discharged home from the NICU (e.g., transferred to another inpatient unit or another hospital)
• Parents/guardians of patients admitted to the Blue Team in the NICU who do not speak English, as a translator will not reliability be available to participate in rounds when the parent/guardian is not physically present
• Patients who have more than one admission to the Blue Team during our study period will only be included on their first admission