Compassionate care dictates treatment and, whenever possible, prevention of pain. In the past 25 years the long-term negative biological, psychological, and social consequences of under-treated pain for children and their families have become clear. Although the knowledge base to recognize,…
Creating lasting change
There have been numerous well-meaning attempts to improve the management of pediatric pain. Unfortunately, educational initiatives, introduction of guidelines, and quality audits centering on pain management have proved insufficient to produce sustained change unless they are viewed as part of…
The ChildKind Advantage
ChildKind certification brings significant advantages to institutions: * ChildKind certification offers a visible manifestation of the institution’s strong commitment to children’s comfort. Many families value that commitment when selecting a facility where their children will receive care. Furthermore, hospital-accrediting…