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Making children’s comfort the cornerstone of compassionate medical care

ChildKind International

ChildKind International works to improve the quality of pediatric pain care around the world through:

The awarding of an international certification of excellence in pediatric pain relief.
An open exchange of knowledge, best practices, and protocols in the prevention and treatment of pain.

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Certification

ChildKind certification offers a visible manifestation of an institution’s strong commitment to children’s comfort.

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Resource Library

ChildKind maintains an open-access library of policies, protocols and resources on pediatric pain.

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Ensure that fewer children suffer needless pain by giving today.

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15-20%

Number of children affected by pain

Myth

Pain cannot be accurately assessed in children

Myth

Children are less sensitive to pain than adults

Truth

Most pain can be prevented, treated, or reduced using available strategies

TESTIMONIALS

“We are enjoying the process of ChildKind Certification. It has offered us a great opportunity to take a deep dive. Our hospital has been committed to comfort for many years. We have massage, music, acupuncture, and a dedicated NP and yet taking this journey has allowed us to improve in so many ways.”
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“Research study on continuous versus intermittent infusion. Significantly reduced length of stay. This was a result of the pediatric pain protocols that were put into place with ChildKind certification.”
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“ChildKind is the gold standard certification for healthcare institutions who have made comfort and pain management foundational values of care.”
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OUR SOCIAL NETWORKS

@childkindintl April 9, 2021 1:57 pm

RT @TheComfAbility: It is very common for people with #chronicpain to have difficulty sleeping. When people do not #sleep well, they become…

@ChildKindIntl April 9, 2021 1:53 pm

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"The Golden Half Hour" Hear #ChildKind President, Dr. Neil Schechter share what patients and families report as the most important and helpful elements during their #pain care visit.
#pediapainfocus #pediatricpain #painmanagement
Visit: https://pediapainfocus.libsyn.com/are-you-making-the-most-of-your-golden-half-hour-with-your-pediatric-pain-patients …