A Step Ahead
In 2002 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center was awarded a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as part of a national initiative to improve systems of health care in America. Of the seven organizations selected for the grant (of more than 220 applications), Cincinnati Children's was the only pediatric health care organization chosen to be a model for the pursuit of perfect health care. We have embarked on an ambitious and ongoing effort to transform the delivery of health care, and our residents are integral participants in that effort.
Today at Cincinnati Children's pursuing perfect care is not just a dream. It's our philosophy and way of life!
Our dedication to pursuing perfect care is multidisciplinary and multifaceted:
- Family-Centered rounds
Patients, families, doctors, residents, nurses, pharmacists and social workers round together in patient rooms to ensure care is transparent, coordinated and collaborative. - An Electronic Medical Record
Order entry, rounding information, lab retrieval and patient documentation, such as discharge summaries, resident signouts and nursing notes, are available online on desktop and rolling computers, which are heavily utilized on daily rounds. Orders are entered during rounds, so all of the work is completed by the conclusion of rounds. - Evidence-Based Guidelines
Cincinnati Children's is nationally recognized for its numerous evidence-based guidelines. Practicing evidence-based care is second-nature to our residents. We practice and systematically study the evidence through our order sets, which are linked to our guidelines that are reviewed every two to three years. Residents are not only allowed to be on these committees but are specifically asked to be part of the teams. - Evidence-Based Curriculum
Our residents graduate with the ability to critically appraise literature. They are taught these skills in both small group settings and at an annual, two-day evidence-based pediatrics conference hosted at Cincinnati Children's.
