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Happy Birthday, Medicaid!
By Emily Boushee:
By: Emily Boushee and Jane Baird Our nation’s Medicaid program has reached an important milestone. It just turned 56 years old! Medicaid continues to need our support to ensure children and families have the best opportunity to thrive.
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Patients & Families It is the obligation of the hospital to protect the confidentiality of our patients’ medical records. Any information contained in the medical record is confidential and protected by federal and state law. Therefore, patient information will only be released
Bronchiolitis Clinical Pathway
Bronchiolitis, a viral infection of the lower respiratory tract that primarily affects infants ages 0-24 months, is the most frequent cause of hospital admission for children under 1 year of age, accounting for upwards of 18% of all hospitalizations in the United States. At ~150
Delirium Clinical Pathway
Delirium is defined as an acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by disturbances of cognition, attention, consciousness or perception that is potentially life threatening. It is important to recognize that delirium is secondary to a medical etiology, not an isolated
Gastroenteritis and Dehydration Clinical Pathway
Acute gastroenteritis in children is most commonly caused by viral pathogens, accounting for 1.7 million Emergency Department visits and 200,000 hospitalizations annually. Complications of gastroenteritis, include dehydration and/or electrolyte abnormalities and acid base
Hyperbilirubinemia in the Neonate Clinical Pathway
Neonatal jaundice is a common diagnosis in pediatrics. In 2004 the AAP released guidelines for care of infants >/= 35 weeks gestation with hyperbilirubinemia in order to avoid severe hyperbilirubinemia and bilirubin encephalopathy. This Clinical Practice Guideline was updated in
Newborn Management of Prenatally Diagnosed Tetralogy of Fallot and Risk of Ductal Dependency Clinical Pathway
The diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot carries a wide range of treatment possibilities based on the detailed cardiac anatomy. Neonates that are ductal dependent for adequate pulmonary blood flow can be at high risk for severe hypoxemia after delivery if not immediately recognized
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prevention Clinical Pathway
Hospital acquired (HA) venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the second largest contributor to patient harm across the SPS (Solution for Patient Safety) network. HA VTE in high-risk patients may be preventable when using appropriate interventions, which include mechanical prophylaxis
Sickle Cell: Management of Acute Pain Crisis Clinical Pathway
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most common genetic disease in the United States. It is caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin beta chain in which glutamic acid is substituted with valine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2019) estimates that over 100,000
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders (SSRD) Clinical Pathway
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders (SSRD) is a clinical presentation where symptoms or impairment cannot be fully explained by an identifiable disease process given the current medical evidence. This pathway seeks to evaluate and ultimately explain to patients and their
Neural Tube Defect (Myelomeningocele) Postnatal Management
Open neural tube defects result from a failure of primary neurulation, leading to abnormal development of the spinal cord at and below the level of the defect. Secondary injury can occur from mechanical and chemical trauma, as well as infection. Defects that are open at birth
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Mask Up! Tips to Make Kids More Comfortable With Masks, Broken Down by Age
By Kathryn Robbins:
Masks are one of the best ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus . But even if your child knows they’re supposed to wear a mask out in public, it can take some practice – and positive reinforcement – to get them in the habit. Child Life specialist Kathryn Robbins, MS, CCLS
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Innovating with Purpose: Nurturing a Culture of Innovation
By Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH:
By: Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH This is the fifth and final blog of a series describing Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health’s journey innovating with purpose to create and nurture a culture of innovation. As I look back on our year and a half-long process to
