Clinical Guidance for the Management of Newborn Hyperbilirubinemia
D. Jack Rabi, Dr. Kathleen Hicks
March 18, 2025
Pediatrics & Youth Health
The PLP, in partnership with the Office of Lifelong Learning (L3) and AHS's Children's Health Program Improvement & Integration Network (PIN), supported the province-wide dissemination of updated clinical guidance for managing hyperbilirubinemia in infants born at or after 35 weeks' gestation. The initiative focuses on minimizing the incidence and complications of severe hyperbilirubinemia by enhancing early risk recognition, prompt diagnosis, timely intervention, and effective post-discharge follow-up in the community. In collaboration with Dr. Jack Rabi and Dr. Kathleen Hicks, PLP/L3 delivered two targeted education sessions, engaging Primary Care General Practitioners, Midwives, Nurses, Community Physicians, and Acute Care Pediatricians. This multi-channel outreach - including live sessions, on-demand learning materials, and the distribution of the Hyperbilirubinemia Clinical Management document - enabled PLP/L3 to share the updated guidance with over 500 healthcare professionals across the province.