Sheetal Sriraman

Universal Newborn Screening for Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency in a Safety-Net Well-Baby Nursery: A Quality Improvement Initiative

Background: G6PD deficiency is among the leading causes of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and kernicterus. Following a 2022 New York State Department of Health recommendation to test high-risk neonates, we implemented universal G6PD deficiency screening in the well-baby nursery. Obj...