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The following CME Events are being held this month:On February 19, Dr. Salaam Sallaam will be presenting on “Cardiology” in the Tri-Cities. For more information, please contact Physician Liaison Kenton McAllister at [email protected]
On February 26, Dr. BreAnna Kinghorn will be presenting on “Asthma Management” in Everett. For more information, please contact Physician Liaison Jen Mueller at [email protected]
Seattle Children’s is experiencing higher inpatient and ICU daily census than we have in previous years.
As the respiratory season and high-volume admission time approaches, our goal is to prioritize our hospital’s inpatient capacity for children who can only receive care at Children’s, such as our transplant, oncology and children with complex chronic medical conditions.
Last year, during viral season, we diverted a significant number of patients without a comprehensive plan. This year, we began planning early to manage anticipated capacity concerns.
New pathways are in development for previously healthy children with acute illness — such as asthma, bronchiolitis and croup — who may benefit from longer observation in the Emergency Department (ED) to avoid the need for admission.
We recognize this will affect a small portion of our acutely ill patients, may result in longer ED stays and less ED capacity for incoming patients, and will return patients to the community, and your practice, who have a higher level of illness than were discharged in the past.
To assist with this process, Children’s is adding care coordination resources to arrange next-day follow up with the patient’s primary care provider/team (preferred, when available), a visit in urgent care for minor issues, a telemedicine visit in their home or a return to the ED.
When Children’s does not have capacity for all the children who need admission, patients with routine pediatric issues will be directed to local hospitals, taking the patient’s diagnosis and residence into consideration. If you have preferences in these locations, it would be helpful to let us know.
Thank you for your partnership during this time. Please send your feedback to Ruth McDonald, Vice President, Associate Chief Medical Officer.
Anxiety affects 30% of children and adolescents at some point in their lives. Of those, 8.3% are severely impaired by it.
Anxiety in children can be a part of normal development, but unhealthy levels of anxiety can lead to significant distress and impairment in school, social and home functioning.
Unfortunately, patients with anxiety disorders do not always receive the help they need. When they do receive treatment, it is often insufficient or not evidence based.
We spoke with Dr. Kendra Read, an attending psychologist within Seattle Children’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department, to find out how providers can identify childhood anxiety, which treatment options are most effective and what information they should provide to parents. Read on to learn more. Read full post »
Medical ProvidersProviding compassionate end of life care for children is an essential part of Seattle Children’s mission. It is also a highly emotional time for families, providers and staff. To support staff and providers in this important work, Children’s has developed an End of Life and Bereavement Pathway. Resources available as part of this work include:
We recognize and honor that every patient and family will have different needs, wishes, and goals, and as such, these resources are intended to be adapted to each individual situation.
For more information please email [email protected]. Read full post »
Seattle Children’s partnered with the Washington State Department of Health to create the new Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate: Critical Elements of Care guide.
To learn more, check out these additional resources:
On November 14, Dr. Samantha Haley and Julia Crouch will be presenting on “Caring for Transgender Patients” in Yakima. For more information, please contact Physician Liaison Kenton McAllister at [email protected].
Medical ProvidersSeattle Children’s is providing influenza vaccinations to inpatients and outpatients. Patients will be screened for eligibility. Seattle Children’s will also offer the vaccination to the Emergency Department and Urgent Care patients. All vaccinations given to patients are documented in the Child Profile Immunization Registry.
Seattle Children’s efforts to vaccinate patients are in accordance with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to increase access to the vaccine in healthcare settings.
For questions about flu vaccinations at Children’s, email Dr. Matthew Kronman, infectious diseases specialist.
The Seattle Children’s Program to Enhance Attention, Regulation and Learning (PEARL) for ADHD is now accepting limited patients. Our demand continues to exceed supply and as our community partners we want to inform you of changes to our referral process.
Moving forward, all referrals to the PEARL clinic need to include a Vanderbilt Assessment completed within the last 3 months by both the patient’s caregiver and teacher along with the top three reasons for referral. Our goal is to see your patients within 4 months of referral to provide specialized evaluation and treatment services.
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