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🟠 CHNC 2023 COVERAGE - Transforming Healthcare Collaboration: A Deep Dive with Rebecca Rose and Joan Smith Oct 13, 2023

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What if we told you there's a revolutionary approach in healthcare that's improving patient outcomes in Children's Hospitals? This episode of our podcast features an enlightening conversation with healthcare champions, Dr. Rebecca Rose and Joan Smith. They're spearheading a groundbreaking project that enhances collaboration between nursing and physicians. Listen in as they unveil the importance of trust and respect within this dynamic tandem, the value of shared vision and the critical role this partnership plays in tackling rare diseases and implementing best practice.

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🟠 CHNC 2023 COVERAGE - Chatting about staffing models with the WiN group Oct 13, 2023

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Ever wondered about the complexity behind neonatology staffing models? Grasp the chance to learn from our esteemed guests - Kerri Machut, Steve Olsen, Milenka Cuevas-Guaman, and Christine Bishop - as they unveil the secrets learned from their intensive workshop on this critical subject. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the pressing matter of fostering transparency and formulating sustainable neonatologist staffing models. Together, we reveal the calculation conundrum of clinical FTEs, the puzzling discrepancy between neonatology and other aligned fields, and the stark variation in how pediatric work hours are assessed. Additionally, we grapple with the methodological challenges of accounting for non-clinical duties in determining FTEs.

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🟠 CHNC 2023 COVERAGE - Open Mic w CHNC Mentored fellows - Pavika Varma and Yo Nishihara Oct 13, 2023

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CHNC 2021 mentored fellows, Pavika Varma and Yo Nishihara, share their breakthrough findings from recent research. Pavika tackles the challenging issue of racial disparities in enteral tube feeding for preterm infants, unearthing the hidden elements of language barriers and complex family dynamics. At the same time, Yo walks us through his study of neonatal infections over a 10-year period, shedding light on significant shifts in isolated organisms and potential regional differences and whether altitude plays a role.

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🟠 CHNC 2023 COVERAGE - Open Mic w CHNC Mentored fellows - Whitney Thompson Oct 13, 2023

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Meet Whitney Thompson, a 2023 Mentored Fellow from Mayo Clinic who is charting a unique path through a combined fellowship in neonatology and medical genetics. Whitney opens up about her groundbreaking study on neonatal onset urea cycle disorders.

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🟠 CHNC 2023 COVERAGE - Open Mic w CHNC Mentored fellows - Kylie Bushroe and Erica McArthur Oct 13, 2023

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Join us on an enlightening exploration through the intricate world of neonatology research with our esteemed fellows, Kylie Bushroe and Erica McArthur. Kylie gives an in-depth account of her ground-breaking research on tracheostomy placement for babies with severe BPD, a study that covered almost 900 cases over a span of five to six years. She also shines a light on the social determinants that significantly impact the timing of this essential procedure. Simultaneously, Erica delves into the complex issue of pulmonary vein stenosis in preterm infants, based on a database of over 100 infants. Hear them share their experiences, the invaluable mentorship, and the lifelong connections they've made across the country as part of their fellowship.

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🟠 CHNC 2023 COVERAGE - Talking about CDH and ECMO Robert DiGeronimo and Sarah Keane 🏥 Oct 13, 2023

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Join us as we welcome Robert DiGeronimo and Sarah Keane, who share their enriching experiences as co-chairs of the CDH focus group and members of the ECMO focus group within the Children's Hospital Neonatal Consortium (CHNC). Gain insights into how the CHNC has blossomed into a network of knowledge sharing and cooperation across the country, leading to the expansion of focus groups that provide hope for those with rare diagnoses often overlooked in individual research studies.

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🟠 CHNC 2023 COVERAGE - Open mic w Kris Reber and Milenka Cuevas-Guaman Oct 12, 2023

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Get ready to venture into the dynamic world of neonatology with our esteemed guests, Dr Kris Reber and Milenka Cuevas-Guaman. They take us behind the scenes of their groundbreaking work with the BPD Collaborative and the CHNC Exec Committee,and their efforts to help shape the future of neonatology by including trainees in their work. They unpack the trials and triumphs of folding trainees into their teams, offering invaluable tips and insights into the realities of neonatology. One of the standout topics of our conversation is the integration of social determinants of health into patient care. From inclusive workshops to engaging with multiple disciplines of healthcare practitioners, this episode examines the multifaceted approaches to improving patient care. Tune in and join us in this enlightening and inspiring journey.

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🟠 CHNC 2023 COVERAGE - Open mic w Christine Stoops Oct 12, 2023

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Christine Stoops, a neonatologist from Children's of Alabama unpacks her work with the kidney focus group. Hear her discuss their efforts to establish data points in the CHNC data directory, and the challenges they face. That's not all, Christine offers insights into 'Advanced', a study geared towards building a massive database in conjunction with CHNC to examine kidney disease and common morbidities. Finally, Christine shares her passion for quality improvement programs, her work with Baby Ninja - a collaborative aimed at reducing nephrotoxic AKI, and even gives a shout-out to her colleague, Mary Silverberg.

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🟠 CHNC 2023 COVERAGE - Improving Mental Health Care in NICUs: Open mic w Melissa House and Megan Lagoski Oct 12, 2023

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Special guests, Melissa House and Megan Legoski, will share their unique insights and experiences to shed light on this complex yet essential topic. We're taking a deep look at Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) focus group and the concerted efforts to improve mental health care for parents in our NICUs. We'll be discussing their ambitious project to survey Level 4 referral centers to assess their mental health support and how validated screens are deployed to detect mood disorders and depression among parents.

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🟠 CHNC 2023 COVERAGE - Open mic with Leeann Pavlek and Meg Barcroft Oct 12, 2023

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We are chatting with Leeann Pavlik and Meg Barcroft from Nationwide Children's Hospital today. They'll take us behind the scenes of their recent QI project aimed at improving the quality of x-rays, with a special focus on the intricate aspects of accurate positioning and collimation. Leeann will also share her experiences with the Small Baby Focus Group within the CHNC, providing us an insight into their important efforts to enhance care for infants born on the edge of viability. We'll also discuss how collaboration can lead to the creation of more effective resources and educational modules. Meg gives us a window into her passion for equity-focused quality improvement and how breaking down outcomes by race and other demographics can ensure that improvements benefit all. Join us for this enlightening, innovation-packed episode to understand the crucial work being done for pre-term infants better.

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