Nursing Component Task
Nursing procedures & clinical learning

Public Health Nursing (PHN)

REGISTRATION OF A BABY AT A CHILD WELFARE CLINIC (CWC)

This is an activity carried out by the Public/Community health nurse to record the biodata of the child during the first visit.

Purpose

  • Serves as a baseline to monitor the growth and development of a child
  • Keep records of clients for future reference
  • Trace defaulters
  • Promote continuity of care
  • Maintain data for health planning

Indications

  • Client requires a baby at child welfare clinic (cwc) assessment or care.

Equipment

  • Furniture which includes chairs, tables, bulletin board
  • Table cloth
  • Two (2) registers, one for registration of children under one (1) year and the other for children above one year
  • Master chart for grading nutritional status
  • Attendance book
  • Tally sheets
  • Hand washing facilities- veronica bucket, plastic bowls, soap in a dish, hand towels
  • Blue and red pens, pencils, eraser and ruler

Preparation

  • Review client records and history.
  • Gather necessary equipment and supplies.
  • Plan the visit timing and logistics.

Procedure steps

  • Welcome mother/caregiver and offer a seat
  • Introduce self
  • Enquire about the health of the child and family
  • Take child’s history and fills the child health booklet
  • Register the child in the registration book and give registration and serial numbers
  • Enter the needed information in the registration book
  • Determine whether the child is due for immunization
  • Thank mother/caregiver for her cooperation
  • Refer client to the next stage

Precautions

  • Maintain infection prevention and control measures throughout.
  • Respect client privacy and confidentiality.
  • Ensure cultural sensitivity and dignity.
  • Refer or escalate when complications arise.

Aftercare

  • Evaluate client response to interventions.
  • Schedule follow-up as needed.
  • Ensure client understands care plan.

Nursing considerations

  • Adapt care to client's unique circumstances.
  • Involve family members as appropriate.
  • Consider social determinants of health.

Patient education

  • Provide condition-specific health education.
  • Teach self-care strategies where applicable.
  • Reinforce importance of follow-up.

Documentation

  • Record all assessments and findings.
  • Document interventions provided.
  • Note client education given.
  • Report any referrals made.

References and further reading

Educational resource only. Follow current Nursing and Midwifery Council guidance, local institutional protocols, scope of practice, and clinical supervision.

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