James Palmer, technician II in Akron Children’s Environmental Services, was just 13 when he started working at his first job. Employed through a youth program, James did yard work for senior citizens. That job helped him develop a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility, as well as a passion for maintaining a well-groomed yard. […]
Akron Children’s utilizes augmented intelligence to improve patient care
Akron Children’s is using a new tool called the Rothman Deterioration Index (DI) to help nurses keep a closer eye on their patients. Rather than replacing human decision-making, the DI works alongside clinical teams, helping them better predict when a patient’s condition may worsen. This breakthrough is changing how nurses keep a close watch on […]
Akron Children’s surpasses significant patient safety milestone
Akron Children’s recently surpassed a significant patient safety milestone. As of Sept. 20, the organization has gone more than 571 days without a serious safety event (SSE). Wendy Van Ittersum, MD, FAAP, medical director, patient and staff safety, said the milestone is a testament to Akron Children’s commitment to quality and patient safety and its […]
Akron Children’s named on the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2024
Akron Children’s has been named on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024. This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The complete list of employers can be viewed on the Forbes website. America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024 were identified in an independent survey from a sample […]
Akron Children’s fosters compassionate caregivers through its nursing career programs
At Akron Children’s, the future of nursing is being shaped by programs that foster both professional growth and personal connection. Through initiatives like the Nurse Technician and Career Launch programs, the hospital is creating a pipeline that empowers nursing students to gain hands-on experience, develop meaningful relationships with patients, and transition seamlessly into full-time nursing […]
Akron Children’s new texting options put your child’s health at your fingertips
At Akron Children’s, we know that parents often prefer text messages to phone calls, and we are excited to offer new texting features to make it easier to manage your child’s care. “We currently provide appointment reminders and confirmations, as well as check-in prompts and video visit invitations, via text message,” said Tina Sanzone, vice […]
