contents
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FEATURES
12 A day in the life of a CEO
COVER
STORY
16 More than
just a cut
Highly elusive in its
early stages, sepsis is a
leading cause of death in
hospitalized children.
To combat it, hospitals
must adopt tools and
team-based approaches
and change culture.
Bill Considine, one of the nation's longesttenured hospital executives, shares his
strategies for success.
22 4 quality improvement successes
The 2015 Pediatric Quality Award category
winners led remarkable initiatives that are
changing the way their hospitals work, from
resident training to decreasing length of stay.
IN THIS ISSUE
2 Editor's note
3 Chair's message
HOSPITAL ROUNDS
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7
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Population health
Transforming care
Commentary
First person
News
HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHT
10 A lifeline for new parents
ASSOCIATION NEWS
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Board member Q&A
Public policy update
News
Data dive
Child's story
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Children's Hospitals Today - Summer 2016