For a new nurse, preceptorship is an important factor in the transition of student to bedside nurse. Because of this, all newly hired or transferred nursing staff at Akron Children’s are assigned to work with a preceptor to help orient them to their new role. Angela Shorb, a night shift nurse who has been […]
Kelly Turley receives Ohio PTA Health Service Staff Award
Congratulations to Kelly Turley, an Akron Children’s school nurse aide at Fort Island Primary School, for receiving the Ohio PTA Health Service Staff Award. The annual award recognizes outstanding school health professionals throughout the state. Fort Island Primary School staff, parents and students surprised Kelly with the award at a celebration on March 14. The […]
Kris Grayem named chief population health officer at Akron Children’s and executive director of the Akron Children’s Health Collaborative
On Jan. 12, Kris Grayem, MSN, APRN, RN-BC, was named chief population health officer at Akron Children’s and executive director of Akron Children’s Health Collaborative (ACHC). In her roles, she is responsible for the overall operational and financial performance of ACHC and the hospital’s value-based care programs. Since Jan. 2021, Kris has served as interim executive director […]
Akron Children’s recognized by Joint Commission for fall prevention program
Akron Children’s was recognized by the Joint Commission, a voluntary accrediting organization, for its practical fall prevention practices in ambulatory settings. Since patient falls are one of the most preventable serious safety events that occur in hospitals, Joint Commission accredited hospitals are required to develop fall prevention programs for their patients, regardless of age. “The […]
Akron Children’s receives national award for outstanding nursing quality
Akron Children’s was recently honored with the 2021 NDNQI (National Database of Nurse Quality Indicators) Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality by Press Ganey, the national leader in health care consumer and workforce engagement. Chris Young, CNO, said, “Thanks to the hard work exhibited by all our nursing staff, we were recognized as one of Press Ganey’s […]
Clarissa Reed blends critical care and compassion to treat the whole patient
CNP Clarissa Reed believes building rapport and trusting relationships are just as crucial as around-the-clock critical care in Akron Children’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). It allows patients, for even just a moment, to see a light at the end of the tunnel, she said. That’s why amidst a hectic environment, Clarissa takes the time […]