A message from
Pat Givens
We do it for the kids. Each and every day at Children’s Hospital Colorado our
nurses and multidisciplinary team members provide excellent care to every child
that walks through our doors. In 2018, our nurses asked high-level, goal-oriented
questions that foster a culture of innovation, and a commitment to improving
patient care. It’s collaborative work that leads to the many recognitions we
receive. The stories you’ll find in this report demonstrate that we are committed to
strengthening the research culture in nursing, advocating for strong educational
opportunities, and contributing to excellence in pediatric healthcare.
Measuring and maintaining the highest standards of patient care delivery requires a
collaborative approach across care settings. Our Patient Care Services (PCS) team
members provide a continuum of care across Children’s Hospital Colorado and
our network of care sites. We recognize our Registered Nurses (RN), Respiratory
Therapists (RT), Medical Librarians, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Medical
Assistants (MA), Clinical Assistants (CA), Mental Health Counselors (MHC), Exercise
Specialists, Surgical Technologists and PCS leaders in clinical care for developing
innovative solutions and initiating interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient
care through our partnerships. Our efforts would be less successful if we did not
have your support.
As you reflect on a successful year and share in the accomplishments we’ve all
strived for, recognize that we are a community. A community, not only as caregivers
and nurses, but also as educators, researchers, collaborators and champions for
children. I feel strongly that our values make a difference every day. We provide
high-quality care, fueled by a commitment to set ambitious goals. It all leads back
to our simple and unwavering “Why?” We do it for the kids.
I want to thank you for being a team and building on past achievements and the
achievements of those around you. Your professionalism, kindness and unwavering
dedication is why we are a designated Magnet hospital and consistently setting the
gold standard for nursing practices. Our success continues to show up in our daily
outcomes with our patients and their families. It’s an honor that we’re all recognized
for our shared excellence in nursing. I know we have so much to look forward to as
we work together to advance healthcare for children and families in all locations
where we provide care.
PAT GIVENS, DHA, EDM, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer and
Dr. Dori Biester Chair in Pediatric Nursing
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