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The patient handling tool provides caregivers with a safer and easier way to laterally transfer patients of all sizes from one surface to the next by raising the patient in one smooth motion on a cushion of air, without the need for lifting. …

While we all want to enjoy the holiday season, a recent security alert at our Fort Worth Medical Center serves as a reminder that vigilance and safety must always be top priorities for our employees, patients, and their families.Fortunately, the …

A new Command Center is open at Cook Children's Medical Center-Fort Worth, serving as a safety hub to monitor and respond to emergencies. The new space will provide a centralized location for leaders to coordinate their response to an emergency, …

Congratulations to the very first DAISY Nurse Leader Award winner: Samantha Corkum, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, Neonatal Program Coordinator. She works in the NICU. The award was presented to Samantha during Nurses Week.The DAISY (Diseases Attacking …

One of our commitments at Cook Children's is “Finding Moments of Magic.” A moment is all that is needed to plant a seed of encouragement, to express gratitude, to touch and hug, to clarify a misunderstanding, or to bring joy and fulfillment to a …

More than 4,000 of you participated in our 2022 system wide Maslach Burnout Survey. Thank you so much! The information you shared about your work experience is allowing us to better see the world through your eyes. We’re now identifying and …

We are proud that several Cook Children’s nurses will be sharing their expertise at the at the Society of Pediatric Nursing Professionals' 33rd SPN Annual Conference in Pittsburgh. If you'd like to join them, registration is open for the conference, …

By Ashley AntleMarch is Women’s History Month. While the country commemorates the role of women in American History, at Cook Children’s Health Care System, we celebrate the role of women in building one of the largest free-standing pediatric health …

By Ashley AntleThe choice of pediatrics over adult medicine was an easy one for Matthew Carroll, M.D. It came down to the one thing that all kids, be them sick or well, know and love — a good dose of fun!“Kids are more fun,” Dr. Carroll said. “A kid …

This year, the Cook Children’s Sepsis Committee and Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee have combined forces to raise awareness for World Sepsis Day on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Their goal is to stamp out sepsis by choosing the right antibiotics for the …

Treva was a Peak Performer recipient for the second quarter of 2022 (January-March). Below is her nomination letter.

Maranda was a Peak Performer recipient for the second quarter of 2022 (January-March). Below is her nomination letter.

National Nurses Week 2022 is May 6-12National Nurses Day 2022 is Friday, May 6 

Kaylan Branson, RN, MSN, has accepted the promotion to the director of Nursing Quality and Magnet Program. Kaylan has been a growing leader within our organization since she joined our nurse residency program in 2011. Since that time she has …

To align with the American Hospital Association's armband alert colors, Cook Children's is changing the color-coded armband for patient allergies and fall risk. The changes begin Sunday, Jan. 23. Note: Cook Children's will NOT be adopting DNR …

By Anu Partap, M.D.If you are interested in Quality and Safety, then you love data!  And data is everywhere! Dashboards, publications, meetings, social media, email, even the news (sometimes accurate)!  When working with data, we …

Patient safety is a top priority for our Cook Children's staff. Click here to read how our NICU and PICU teams came together to improve the care of our patients. “The tremendous improvement is a testament to the quality care we provide our …

On Nov.  8, 2021, 3 Pavilion celebrated an important safety anniversary.   This would be an amazing feat for any medical unit, but especially remarkable for them. As a COVID-19 unit, staff members are unable to go in and out of rooms as …

Pressure Injuries are one of the leading causes of hospital acquired harm across the nation and at Cook Children’s Medical Center. Nancy has gone above and beyond in leading the Cook Children’s Medical Center pressure injury team. Her leadership has …

A letter written by Michelle Marcincuk, M.D., medical director of the ENT department at Cook Children's.