Impacts of the Pandemic on the NICU
6/15/2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has waged a toll across the world, not seen in over a century. Although there are still some countries who are in the midst of a 2nd…
Reducing Opioid Use in the NICU
6/15/2021
Over 4,000 neonates undergo surgery in the United States every year. One of the key aspects of post-surgical care for the babies in the NICU following surgery includes adequate pain…
Using Vital Signs to Help Predict Outcomes in the NICU
6/15/2021
Unlike other intensive care units, the NICU cares for some otherwise healthy premature infants who need support to grow and develop. These patients have a high risk of acquiring a…
US News & World Report Ranks UVA Neonatology 8 Years Running
6/15/2021
On Tuesday, June 15th, US News and World Report announced the results of their Best Children’s Hospital rankings. For the 8th year in a row, the Neonatology program at the…
US News and World Report Ranking: 7 Years Running
2/23/2021
by Dr. Jonathan Swanson Last year, the UVA Children’s NICU and the Division of Neonatology were once again recognized by the annual US News and World Report Best Children’s Hospital…
2/12/2020
By Dr. Jonathan Swanson, Chief Quality Officer for Children's Services, NICU Medical Director If you have walked around any of the inpatient units over the last few weeks, you know…
10/24/2019
By Dr. Jonathan Swanson “The more things change, the more they remain the same.” - Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr The above quote seems to be apropos at this time – kids…
5/31/2019
UVA Children’s Hospital Quality Update by Dr. Jonathan Swanson Data. When it comes to quality improvement, data mean everything. Without it, the clinical team would have an extraordinarily difficult time…
Quality Corner: Continuous Change & Maintenance of Certification
5/11/2018
Continuous Change Walk around the hospital and it seems like things are constantly changing. On the 7th floor, we are reminded of this with the renovations over the last two…
Quality Corner: The Lean Management System
10/19/2017
Over the last couple of months, the Women’s & Children’s Service Line, including the Children’s Hospital, has been integrating the Lean Management System (LMS; aka “The Model Cell”) throughout its…