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Visionmobile: Collaborative Eye Care for the Community’s Underserved Students
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A Pathway to an Improved Patient Experience: Enhancing Care for Children on the Autism Disorder Spectrum
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Improving Patient Engagement & Empowerment – There’s an App for That
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Ready, Set, GoNoodle! Activating Students’ Bodies and Brains in the Classroom
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Meaghann Shaw Weaver, M.D., M.P.H.: At the Forefront of Palliative Care – with a Thrilling Backstory
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In This Together: The Impact of Partnership and Collaboration
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Insta-Inspiration
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The latter is another critical benefit to utilizing Children’s Connect Bedside; when parents can review their child’s medical information and ask questions, there are more eyes and ears locked in to catch errors. Seven families have spotted something inaccurate in their child’s record, and then spoken up to alert the care team. “When parents are more aware and empowered, the tool becomes an extra error prevention mechanism,” explains Ryan Zulkoski, nursing informatics manager. “This is one more way Children’s is practicing safe medicine.” From reviewing a doctor’s notes to requesting a blanket with the touch of a screen, children and parents are utilizing Children’s Connect Beside and embracing it as a go-to resource. “When Patrick was last admitted, I requested the tablet right away,” says Burkholder. “I said, ‘Where’s our iPad?’ This is how I handle this now.”
Children’s Connect Bedside Features Vital Signs Diagnosis List Medication List and Schedule Test and Lab Results Provider Notes Care Team Photos and Bios Questions for Daily Rounds Patient Education
“This app is 100 percent for our patients and families,” adds Dr. Joekel. “It’s for them – and they love it.”
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