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As a proud MK resident and someone who has spent a decent amount of time in its various baby-related wards over the last few months, I can confirm it's certainly in need of expansion. Some parents are travelling extensively back and forth due to limited space, and wards have been described as cramped and dated. Some families are even being sent to hospitals in other counties to give birth safely. The new women's and children's hospital planned for MK will increase capacity, but I've lived here for 24 years now and the cry out for expansion has gone well beyond that. Healthcare-specific modular structures are a great way to quickly increase that capacity. We saw during Covid how quickly these sorts of units can be put together to increase capacity, so the expansion of their use could be crucial whilst long-term projects face delays caused by government changes and legislative hold-ups. https://lnkd.in/eSR5wpg6

I have a Dream!! A service, to empower and support mothers to take charge of cares given to their babies. A service, where nurses and doctors plan babies' cares with parents. This is irrespective of race, colour, education or socio-economic status. A service, where the hospital can prioritise parental comfort (especially partners, birthing partners etc). A couch that can be converted to bed is a great idea. A service, that goes beyond admission to the hospital but an outreach that can provide basic services at home. These dreams and many more keep me going. #promotebonding. 🙇♀️

2023 marked a year of global impact for CHSC as we supported 30 partner hospitals spread across 26 countries. Last year we helped our partners care for around 24,000 children and infants. 🌍🏥 #GlobalHealthcare #CHSCImpact #PartnerHospitals #GlobalHealth #MedicalMission #MedicalMissions

🧩As we continue to evolve as #IntegratedCareSystems insights and intelligence from all care settings are critical.🧩 😩I speak to so many #PrimaryCare directors frustrated with their position of only being able to say “#GeneralPractice is busy.”😩 📈It’s also time to move beyond just activity reporting - Dr Neil Paul’s example of how Edenbridge APEX can support highlight how we move the conversation forward from “we’re busy,” to “we know the nature of the busyness we’re experiencing.”📈 🚀This becomes a game-changing conversation in #capacityplanning, #commissioning and #servicedesign to ensure system resilience and patient care being accessible based on demand.🚀 📲If you want to see these #datainsights realised in your #GPPractice, #PrimaryCareNetwork, #IntegratedCareBoard or beyond, DM me to kickstart the conversation!📲 📹Also, if you want to hear more about how #APEX can support at a System level, head over to AnalystX and watch our Huddle event with Ruth Wells!📹 EMIS #bringingdatatolife

SPARK: Live Webinar Caring for Kids: Insights from Three Canadian Hospitals on ChildKind Certification January 10 at 11am ET Explore the realm of ChildKind International, delving into the certification process through the lens of three distinguished Canadian hospitals. Gain valuable perspectives on navigating the certification journey, lessons learned, and discover essential insights for upholding a commitment to pediatric pain care and promoting comfort within hospital settings. -Discover ChildKind International: Gain knowledge about the mission, values, and objectives of ChildKind International -Navigate the Certification Process: Understand the process and requirements for becoming a ChildKind hospital or organization -Prioritize Pediatric Comfort: Identify common key components and implementation considerations essential for addressing the five principles of ChildKind certification Register now: https://bit.ly/48q3vpU Alberta Health Services BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver Stollery Children's Hospital Alberta Children's Hospital Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) Pain Canada

Today we think of all the babies that are born too soon and all the stress that comes with time in a Neonatal Intensive Care. #worldprematurityday2023 These babies and families need palliative care and support. #palliativecare #perinatalpalliativecare Umduduzi - Hospice Care for Children PatchSA - Palliative Care for Children South Africa PALPRAC South Africa

Earlier this year, NASHP hosted 16 state teams and federal officials from eight agencies in Washington, DC, for a peer-to-peer learning exchange on innovative models, strategies, and policies to increase access to high-quality respite care services. Check out our new policy brief that outlines the respite innovations shared at the summit that states can replicate: https://loom.ly/v1kl1v4

Many thanks to the individuals conducting amazing #respite work at both the state and federal level. Check out this new NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy piece by Ella Taggart, Salom Teshale, and I! #healthpolicy

Whether you call it SINGLE HANDED CARE or PROPORTIONAL CARE or CARING WITH DIGNITY, in this highly relevant clinical blog we discuss the importance of the home environment when providing adaptations for the less-able: https://hubs.li/Q02zZ5pc0

Great article, Zeena Johar!!