In The News
U.S. News Again Ranks Cincinnati Children's in Top 10
For the 15th straight year, Cincinnati Children's has been named among the 10 best children's hospitals in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report. In the magazine's 2007 "America's Best Children's Hospitals" issue, Cincinnati Children's ranks seventh among 122 eligible hospitals in the United States.
This is the first year that U.S. News has used a new methodology to rank children's hospitals. In past years, U.S. News based its ranking solely on reputation. This year, it added care-related factors, such as patient volume, advanced technology and recognition by outside organizations.
Cincinnati Children's Launches Spanish Education Channel
Cincinnati Children's has launched a new in-hospital television channel for Spanish-speaking patients and families, the Spanish Educational Channel (Channel 44). This channel contains all the information found on the English version (Channel 40) and can be viewed throughout the hospital on waiting area and patient room TVs. Currently, the Spanish Education Channel offers features on seizure first aid, seizure medication administration, CPR and rescue breathing for infants, children and adults, including CPR with a tracheotomy. The new channel also provides details on the Family Resource Center.
Submit Nominations for Family-Centered Care Award
If you would like to give special recognition to staff or family members involved with Cincinnati Children's who embody the spirit of familycentered care, here's your chance. Nominate them for the Family Advisory Council Award of Excellence in Family- Centered Care. Two nominees – one staff and one family member – will be honored. To be considered, nominees must have a relationship with Cincinnati Children's and be exceptional in promoting the core concepts of family-centered care. Visit www.cincinnatichildrens.org/fac-award to read more about the award and to download a nomination form.
