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FEATURES
COVER
STORY
16 Up all night
Children's hospital CEOs
say pediatric health
care is facing major
challenges. Here's a look
at the issues causing
them to lose sleep.
8 Behind the numbers
A new analysis of data from 38 children's
hospitals reveals conditions in pediatric hospital
care that are prevalent and costly. Here's a closer
look at four of those conditions.
12 Hands on
These children's hospital improvement teams
led remarkable initiatives that are changing
the way their hospitals work, from culture
to communication.
22 Healing spaces
A health care facility should be more than just
a pretty façade. The right environment can help
restore the body, mind and spirit of patients
and the people who care for them.
IN THIS ISSUE
2 Editor's note
3 President's message
HOSPITAL ROUNDS
4 First person
5 Everyday hero
6 Reader commentary
HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHT
7 Helping kids affected by burns
ASSOCIATION NEWS
29 Board member Q&A
30 Public policy update
32 Child's story
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Children's Hospitals Today - Winter 2014