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Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Policy Framework
The Ministry of Health, in conjunction with clinical and scientific experts, community organisations and other Government agencies developed policy and governance arrangements for the Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme.
The Policy Framework formalises the policy for all programme activities and defines:
- overall programme policies and governance
- programme provider responsibilities
- lead maternity carer responsibilities
- laboratory responsibilities
- processes for the return, storage and uses of residual blood spot samples
- requirements for changes to the programme.
There were two key changes to previous Programme policies and procedures. The changes are that:
- governance arrangements have been clearly documented, and the roles and responsibilities between the Ministry of Health, Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme operations and the Governance Team have been clarified
- storage and use requirements for residual blood spot cards have been clearly defined, including the process required if the residual blood spot card is to be returned to individuals or family.
Key messages and associated questions and answers have been revised to support health practitioners in the provision of newborn metabolic screening services.
Please note the NMSP Policy Framework needs to be updated to reflect the Ministry of Health and Health NZ structural changes that have occurred since 2011.
Download: Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Policy Framework - June 2011 - PDF, 463 KB
Download: Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme monitoring indicators – February 2018 - PDF, 436 KB
This document dated February 2018 updates and replaces the indicators in the Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Monitoring Framework, November 2010
Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Policy Framework Decisions
Read the 2011 Cabinet Paper regarding the new policy and governance arrangements for the Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme and the Cabinet Social Policy Committee Minute of Decision.
Monitoring indicators
The Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme monitoring indicators - February 2018 (PDF, 436 KB) updates and replaces the indicators in the Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Monitoring Framework, November 2010.
It is imperative that families in New Zealand can trust the NMSP is working to a high level of quality. At regular intervals, NMSP data is analysed and reviewed by experts using the NMSP monitoring Framework. This is one of several systems that ensures the programme is working well and meeting its objectives.
Monitoring reports
Monitoring Reports are produced by the Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora in collaboration with LabPLUS, Auckland District Health Board.
The NMSP Technical Working Group review draft data and the Monitoring Reports and make recommendations. Information in the Annual Reports include coverage, use of residual stored blood spot samples and the number of screened disorders detected by the NMSP.
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2022 (PDF 1.4MB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2022 (DOCX 823KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2021 (pdf, 792 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2021 (docx, 216 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2020 (pdf, 596 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2020 (docx, 409 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2019 (docx, 490 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2019 (pdf, 554 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2018 (docx, 502 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2018 (pdf, 407 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2017 (docx, 523 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2017 (pdf, 1015 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2016 (docx, 469 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2016 (pdf, 955 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2015 (docx, 492 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2015 (pdf, 807 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2014 (pdf, 918 KB)
- Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Annual Report 2013 (pdf, 926 KB)
- NMSP Monitoring Report 11, 1 January to 30 June 2014 (pdf, 719 KB)
- NMSP Monitoring Report 10, 1 July to 31 December 2013 (pdf, 783 KB)
- NMSP Monitoring Report 9, 1 January to 30 June 2013 (pdf, 617 KB)
- NMSP Annual Report 2012 (pdf, 777 KB)
- NMSP Monitoring Report 8, 1 October to 31 December 2012 (pdf, 650 KB)
- NMSP Monitoring Report 7, 1 July to 30 September 2012 (pdf, 282 KB)
- NMSP Monitoring Report 6, 1 April to 30 June 2012 (pdf, 322 KB)
- NMSP Monitoring Report 5, 1 January to 31 March 2012 (pdf, 267 KB)
- NMSP Annual Report 2011 (pdf, 772 KB)
- NMSP Monitoring Report 4, 1 October 2011 to 31 December 2011 (pdf, 532 KB)
- NMSP Monitoring Report 3, 1 July 2011 to 30 September (pdf, 448 KB)
- NMSP Monitoring Report 1 (pdf, 204 KB)
- NMSP Monitoring Report 1 - Recommendations and Responses (pdf, 32 KB)
Related content
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Guidelines, updates and practice reminders
Guidelines for practitioners providing services within the Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme in New Zealand February 2010 -
Procedures and practices
The Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Policy Framework provides guidance for all programme providers within the screening programme. -
Informed consent
Obtaining informed consent for participation in the NMSP is central to best practice in maternity care.