NEO-KISS Requirements for Participation Certificates

Minimum Requirements for at Least One Neonatal Department in the Hospital:

Always:

• Regular data submission from a department registered with NEO-KISS per calendar year for all required module elements (patient data and reporting of nosocomial infections, additional elements if applicable).
• Timely submission of data by February 15 of the following year.
• One-time participation of a hospital representative in the NEO-KISS introductory course (a prerequisite for participation in NEO-KISS).

And at least two of the following requirements:

• Participation of a hospital representative in the NEO-KISS experience exchange at least every two years.
• Participation in validations with case studies within the specified timeframe.
• Response to inquiries regarding structural and process quality or validity within the specified timeframe.

Requirements not offered by KISS (e.g., no inquiries sent) are considered fulfilled.