CHOC is the nation’s first pediatric hospital to implement iRounding, a digital survey tool on an iPad that allows staff to identify and respond to CHOC families’ needs in real time. CHOC received the 2014 Ventana Research Award for its pioneering use of this technology. For years, hospitals have relied on paper surveys mailed home […]
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California Medical Association Recognizes Dr. Sudeep Kukreja
A CHOC neonatologist has been recognized by the California Medical Association (CMA) for his extensive volunteer work. Dr. Sudeep Kukreja has received the 2015 Presidents’ Forum Award, which recognizes CMA members or physician organizations that show altruism or volunteerism. Award recipients’ work benefits the CMA, the component medical society, or the general profession of medicine […]
ICD-10 Conversion – Complete Education Modules by Oct. 1
CHOC has gone live with a new learning management tool, Healthstream, that is accessible to all CHOC physicians, non-physician providers and associates who have access to Cerner and CHOCPort. Through Healthstream, you can access modules to help prepare you with the transition to ICD-10. Please note this important education must be completed by Oct. 1, […]
Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pediatrics
In this CHOC grand rounds video, Dr. Neal Nakra, pediatric pulmonologist and medical director of CHOC’s pediatric sleep program, addresses the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity in the pediatric population. In addition to discussing the trends in OSA, Dr. Nakra details the relationship between the condition and metabolic syndrome. Data, collected over […]
Symposium to Discuss Neonatal Palliative Care
Recognizing that caring for neonates with life-threatening conditions should be an integral part of education for all health professionals, CHOC will host the second annual Neonatal Palliative Care Educational Symposium on Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Designed for neonatologists, critical care specialists, pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, registered nurses and interdisciplinary team, the conference […]
CHOC participates in California Kids Cancer Comparison Initiative
The Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC becomes a proud partner in the California Kids Cancer Comparison Initiative (CKCC).
