Children’s Mercy Kansas City
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Ethical Obligations Regarding Short-Term Global Health Clinical Experiences: An American College of Physicians Position Paper
2018
· Johns Hopkins University,
· National Center for Ethics in Health Care,
· U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,
· University of California –San Diego School of Medicine,
· University of California, San Diego,
· Virginia Mason Medical Center
This position paper aims to inform ethical decision making surrounding participation in short-term global health clinical care experiences. It describes 5 core positions with contrasting …
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Parent-ish
This webpage features Parent-ish, a resource for parents provided by Children’s Mercy. The site offers helpful information and advice on parenting topics, health tips, and …
Safe Sleep, Safe Babies
This webpage describes ways to keep babies safe while they sleep. It explains that babies should always sleep on their backs, alone, and in a …
Talking to Kids About Tragedies
2019
· Children's Mercy Kansas City
This webpage describes how parents and caregivers can talk to kids about tragic events. It suggests being honest but using age-appropriate language, listening to children's …
We Care (Trauma-Informed Care)
This webpage explains how trauma-informed care is used to support children and families. It helps people who have experienced difficult or stressful events by understanding …
Powering Families: A Learning Series from Children’s Mercy
This webinar series offers guidance to parents and families to support their children’s health and well-being. It covers important topics, including safety and mental health, …
Resources for Children with Complex Medical Needs
This webpage offers resources available for children who have complex medical needs. It lists programs, support services, and helpful links for families and caregivers. The …
Helping Kids Navigate Tragic Shootings at Schools and Other Events
This article explains how parents and caregivers can help children cope after tragic events like school shootings. It explains signs of stress or trauma to …
Outbreak Response and Incident Management: SHEA Guidance and Resources for Healthcare Epidemiologists in United States Acute-Care Hospitals
2017
· University of Connecticut,
· Dalhousie University,
· Children's Mercy Kansas City,
· The University of Chicago Medicine,
· University of Illinois Chicago,
· Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)
This article guides healthcare epidemiologists in U.S. acute-care hospitals on handling outbreaks and managing incidents. It describes strategies and resources from the Society for Healthcare …
Apps for Providers - Children's Mercy
This page describes Children's Mercy Apps for Providers, which are tools designed to help healthcare providers manage and refer patients. These apps offer resources and …