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CAUTI

Learn about our work on catheter-associated urinary tract infections from the Program for Patient Safety and Quality.

CAUTI When a child is sick, it is sometimes necessary for them to have an indwelling urinary catheter, sometimes referred to as a “foley." While catheters help patients during their recovery, they do have some risks, such as catheter-associated urinary …
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Vaccination Rates

Vaccination Rates When it comes to vaccinating children, we support and follow the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the leading professional organization for pediatricians. We advise all families to immunize their children …
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Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients Each year we care for more than 300 children with cystic fibrosis , a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs. Our Cystic Fibrosis Center is one of the largest national treatment centers accredited …
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Venous Thromboembolism

Learn about our work on venous thromboembolism from the Program for Patient Safety and Quality.

Venous Thromboembolism A venous thromboembolism (VTE) occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein in the body. These can sometimes travel to the lungs or cause other complications. While VTE can occur outside of the hospital, certain patients admitted to the …
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Surgical Site Infections

Learn about our work on surgical site infections from the Program for Patient Safety and Quality.

Surgical Site Infections Surgery is sometimes an important part of medical care for children. While surgeries can help our patients, they do carry some risks, including infections that happen during recovery — surgical site infections (SSI). Reducing the …
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For Nurses

Information for nurses from Boston Children's.

For Nurses Nursing/Patient Care Boston Children’s Hospital nurses and patient care team members serve as local and global leaders in shaping how care is delivered to patients and families throughout our organization and in the communities we serve. As a …
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Community Education Initiative

Learn more about the Community Education Initiative.

Community Education Initiative Welcome to Boston Children's Hospital Community Education Initiative! The Community Education Initiative is sponsored by the Inpatient Medical Programs. We're thrilled to be your go-to resource for professional development …
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Financial Navigator

Learn about financial information for your patients.

Financial Navigator If you are referring a patient to Boston Children’s Hospital and have questions regarding insurance coverage or preauthorization, please contact our Financial Services team at 617-355-3397 . Insurance authorizations and preapprovals We …
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Boston Children's Clinician Link

Learn about using Boston Children's Clinician Link.

Boston Children's Clinician Link Boston Children’s Clinician Link is a convenient, secure, and easy-to-use web-based tool for primary care providers, referring medical professionals, and authorized office staff to view information about the care their …