Cook Children’s Recognized Nationally for Safety Innovation in the 2025 SPS SHINE Report

SPS Report

Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS)—a Pediatric Healthcare Safety and Quality Collaborative of more than 150 pediatric hospitals across the U.S. and Canada—has recognized Cook Children’s in two categories of safety innovation and improvement in the 2025 SPS SHINE Report (SHINE—Sharing Hospital Innovations for Network Engagement.)

Excellence in CLABSI Reduction in the NICU

Cook Children’s Medical Center - Fort Worth was one of only six hospitals honored for outstanding work in reducing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Our NICU leaders and frontline teams implemented a series of targeted, disciplined practices to better protect our tiniest patients. Their efforts led to a significant reduction in CLABSI rates—translating into meaningful prevention of harm for vulnerable infants who depend on us every day.

This recognition reflects the creativity, rigor, and heart our employees bring to their safety work and their unwavering commitment to doing what’s best for children.

Recognition in Proactive Safety

Cook Children’s Medical Center - Fort Worth was also one of eight hospitals recognized in the Proactive Safety category for being a national front‑runner and early adopter of innovative safety tools and methods. These approaches help us learn directly from the people who do the work and strengthen our partnership with frontline teams.

A heartfelt thank‑you to the direct care employees and leaders across the system who embraced and contributed to tools such as Walk‑Through Talk‑Through, Learning Teams, and Proactive Safety Huddles. Your insights have already led to dozens of improvements—and because of their success, these tools will continue to play a key role in shaping safer, more effective care. To learn more about these Proactive Safety Tools, visit the Proactive Safety page on CookNet. Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS)—a Pediatric Healthcare Safety and Quality Collaborative of more than 150 pediatric hospitals across the U.S. and Canada—has recognized Cook Children’s in two categories of safety innovation and improvement in the 2025 SPS SHINE Report (SHINE—Sharing Hospital Innovations for Network Engagement.)