Smart Phone Use at a Children’s Hospital: A Survey of Medical Staff

The authors systematically studied the introduction of animal-assisted activity into a children's hospital in Italy. This pilot study examined the reactions of children, their parents and the hospital staff and the hospital-wide infection rate before and after the introduction of animals. The SAM (self-assessment manikin), three behavioral scales, analysis of children's graphic productions, a parent questionnaire and a staff questionnaire were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. The children's participation was calculated. The analysis of the hospital infection rate was completed independently by the Hospital Infections Committee. The authors found that the presence of infections in the wards did not increase and the number of children at the meetings with pets in the wards was high (138 children). The study also found that the presence of animals produced some beneficial effects on children: a better perception of the environment and a good interaction with dogs. All parents were in favor of pets in the hospital, and 94% thought that this activity could benefit the child, as did the medical staff, although the staff needed more information about safety. The introduction of pets into the pediatric wards in an Italian children's hospital was a positive event because of the participation of hospitalized patients, the satisfaction expressed by both parents and medical staff, and the fact that the hospital infection rate did not change and no new infections developed after the introduction of dogs.

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Investigation of the occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens of staff at a third-class specialist hospital in 2015-2018: A retrospective study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-96888/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Yuanyi Ji ◽

Junbo Huang ◽

Guoguo Jiang ◽

Qiaolan Liu ◽

Dalei Xiao ◽

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Keyword(s):

Occupational Exposure ◽

Medical Staff ◽

Scientific Basis ◽

Control Measures ◽

Prevention Measures ◽

Occupational Groups ◽

Exact Test ◽

Children's Hospital ◽

Different Types ◽

Children’S Hospital

Abstract Background To understand the current situation of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens in a women's and children's hospital and analyze the causes to provide a scientific basis for improving occupational exposure prevention and control measures.Methods We analyzed occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens in a third-class women's and children's hospital from 2015 to 2018, considering the workers’ occupational categories and length of service; the sites, types, and causes of exposure; and the pathogens of the source patients.Results From 2015 to 2018, there were 146 cases of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens, mainly from sharp-instrument injuries (82.2%). Trainees represented the highest proportion of occupational exposure (30.1%), followed by nurses (29.5%). Occupational exposure among staff with less than one year of service accounted for 43.2% of cases. Fisher's exact test showed that different occupational groups had different types of occupational exposure, and nurses had the highest proportion of blood and body fluid exposure (P = 0.008). Different occupational groups faced exposure to different types of pathogens: medical staff were more likely than workmen to be exposed to hepatitis B, while workmen were more likely than medical staff to be exposed to unknown pathogens; these differences were statistically significant (P<0.001). Health records were established for all cases of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and no staff members contracted a blood-borne disease due to occupational exposure.Conclusions In order to reduce occupational exposure, regular training in occupational protection for junior medical staff and workers should be strengthened, the monitoring and protection system of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens improved, standard prevention measures strengthened, operations standardized, safe injection equipment provided, and comprehensive measures taken.

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The Role of Physician Smart Phone Use in Clinical Care at a Children’s Hospital: Perceptions of Patients and Their Parents

10.1542/peds.141.1_meetingabstract.18 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Cristen N. Litz ◽

Gerald F. Tuite ◽

Paul D. Danielson ◽

Nicole M. Chandler

Keyword(s):

Clinical Care ◽

Smart Phone ◽

Children's Hospital ◽

Children’S Hospital

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Paediatric basic life support skills of the (para) medical staff in a tertiary children's hospital

Resuscitation ◽

10.1016/j.resuscitation.2013.08.189 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 84 ◽

pp. S74

Author(s):

Michaël Detienne ◽

Inge Roggen ◽

Jean-Louis Wayenberg ◽

Dominique Biarent

Keyword(s):

Medical Staff ◽

Basic Life Support ◽

Life Support ◽

Children's Hospital ◽

Children’S Hospital ◽

Support Skills

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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.9.6.811 ◽

1952 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 811-812

Keyword(s):

Medical Staff ◽

Arts And Crafts ◽

University Of Minnesota ◽

Children's Hospital ◽

Chief Of Staff ◽

East Bay ◽

Children’S Hospital ◽

Public Lecture

Dr. Clifford Sweet, for 30 years chief of staff of Children's Hospital of the East Bay in Oakland, Calif., was honored by the medical staff there on May 21, 22 and 23, with the inauguration of the "Clifford Sweet Clinics and Lectureship." The event opened ceremonially with the unveiling of a new portrait of Dr. Sweet by Spencer Macky, president of the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. There followed a 3 day schedule of clinical conferences, with a public lecture on May 23 by Dr. Irvine McQuarrie, professor and head of the department of pediatrics, University of Minnesota.

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Investigation of the Occupational Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens of Staff at a Third-class Specialist Hospital in 2015-2018: a Retrospective Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-96888/v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yuanyi Ji ◽

Junbo Huang ◽

Guoguo Jiang ◽

Qiaolan Liu ◽

Dalei Xiao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Occupational Exposure ◽

Medical Staff ◽

Scientific Basis ◽

Control Measures ◽

Prevention Measures ◽

Occupational Groups ◽

Exact Test ◽

Children's Hospital ◽

Different Types ◽

Children’S Hospital

Abstract Background To understand the current situation of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens in a women's and children's hospital and analyze the causes to provide a scientific basis for improving occupational exposure prevention and control measures.Methods We analyzed occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens in a third-class women's and children's hospital from 2015 to 2018, considering the workers’ occupational categories and length of service; the sites, types, and causes of exposure; and the pathogens of the source patients.Results From 2015 to 2018, there were 146 cases of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens, mainly from sharp-instrument injuries (82.2%). Trainees represented the highest proportion of occupational exposure (30.1%), followed by nurses (29.5%). Occupational exposure among staff with less than one year of service accounted for 43.2% of cases. Fisher's exact test showed that different occupational groups had different types of occupational exposure, and nurses had the highest proportion of blood and body fluid exposure (P = 0.008). Different occupational groups faced exposure to different types of pathogens: medical staff were more likely than workmen to be exposed to hepatitis B, while workmen were more likely than medical staff to be exposed to unknown pathogens; these differences were statistically significant (P<0.001). Health records were established for all cases of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and no staff members contracted a blood-borne disease due to occupational exposure.Conclusions In order to reduce occupational exposure, regular training in occupational protection for junior medical staff and workers should be strengthened, the monitoring and protection system of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens improved, standard prevention measures strengthened, operations standardized, safe injection equipment provided, and comprehensive measures taken.

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Passy-Muir Speaking Valve Use in a Children's Hospital: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders ◽

10.1044/vvd18.2.76 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 76-86 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Lauren Hofmann ◽

Joseph Bolton ◽

Susan Ferry

Keyword(s):

Tracheostomy Tube ◽

Pediatric Population ◽

Interdisciplinary Approach ◽

Extended Period ◽

Speech Development ◽

Tube Placement ◽

Background Information ◽

Speaking Valve ◽

Children's Hospital ◽

Children’S Hospital

Abstract At The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) we treat many children requiring tracheostomy tube placement. With potential for a tracheostomy tube to be in place for an extended period of time, these children may be at risk for long-term disruption to normal speech development. As such, speaking valves that restore more normal phonation are often key tools in the effort to restore speech and promote more typical language development in this population. However, successful use of speaking valves is frequently more challenging with infant and pediatric patients than with adult patients. The purpose of this article is to review background information related to speaking valves, the indications for one-way valve use, criteria for candidacy, and the benefits of using speaking valves in the pediatric population. This review will emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration from the perspectives of speech-language pathology and respiratory therapy. Along with the background information, we will present current practices and a case study to illustrate a safe and systematic approach to speaking valve implementation based upon our experiences.

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