Care levels in neonatal units in Spain: an updated vision for a new reality

Abstract

The Spanish Society of Neonatology established the care levels of the Neonatal Units in Spain in 2013. Since then, the birth rate in our country, as well as the universalization of knowledge, techniques and patient treatment devices, has evolved significantly. This situation forces a redefinition of the current levels of care based on quality criteria that allow better comparability between the Units and represents a challenge to improve the care of our newborns.

Keywords: Calidad; Care levels; Neonatal units; Newborn; Niveles asistenciales; Quality; Recién nacido; Unidades neonatales.