Leading Pediatric Care: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Commitment to Excellence and Innovation

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is renowned for its dedication to providing top-tier pediatric care and safety standards. We m not only to meet but exceed the benchmarks set by national leaders in healthcare through governmental and private agencies.

To ensure our commitment to quality, we regularly evaluate our policies agnst guidelines established by organizations such as:

• The Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Acute and Ambulatory Care, which oversees hospital licensing and accreditation across the state. This includes surveys for Medicare compliance and investigations into complnts or incidents.

• The Joint Commission TJC, an indepent organization that accredits healthcare facilities like our own along with more than 20,500 others in the United States. Our certification acknowledges our relentless pursuit of high-quality performance to prevent medical errors through adherence to National Patient Safety Goals, which are established by safety experts based on common error types and causes.

As a leader in pediatric care, we believe in pushing beyond minimum standards and setting ourselves apart from other hospitals.

Our recent accolades include:

• Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – an honor given to only 6 of hospitals across the country for demonstrating excellence in nursing practice.

• A Stage 7 Award from HIMSS Analytics for achieving a paperless electronic medical record system, which is among the most comprehensive usage of health information technology.

We were also recognized by KLAS as the top pediatric hospital for health care information technology adoption and implementation.

Our continuous efforts have not gone unnoticed; our doctors, nurses, and staff have received numerous awards from:

• Patients who comm them for their exceptional care, compassion, and supportive attitude.

• Local organizations like the American Heart Association, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, and University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine, among others.

In short, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality care through our commitment to patient safety, innovation in healthcare technology, and a team that goes above and beyond for those they serve.
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