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NNAP data flow and privacy

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The National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) collects data from neonatal units from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Isle of Man and reports annually. Please see below for information about the data flow process, privacy and data protection.
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Data flow in the NNAP

This diagram shows the NNAP data flow, in which neonatal units enter clinical data onto BadgerNet, with relevant data transferred to and interpreted by NNAP, and results used by units and networks to inform local quality improvement. 

NNAP data flow diagram

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Privacy and data protection

The NNAP is granted a deferral from the NHS National Data Opt-Out (NDO). The NDO should not be applied to the confidential patient information used without consent for the NNAP.

Please note that parents still have the right to choose for their baby’s information to not be used for the purpose of the NNAP by informing staff on the neonatal unit where they are receiving care. This should be recorded by the neonatal unit within the BadgerNet clinical system using the opt out check box.

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