by Child Life On Call | Feb 6, 2022 | Preparation & Support, Uncategorized
By Katie Taylor, CCLS There is an old saying that if you’re not asking questions, you’re not paying attention. When families enter the hospital they are looking to healthcare professionals for answers. The hope is to always hear, “Ah, yes, I’ve seen that before...
by Child Life On Call | Jan 31, 2022 | Child Life’s Value, Data & Metrics, Grief & Bereavement, Preparation & Support, Siblings, Uncategorized
By Katie Taylor, CCLS Quality of care, as defined by the World Health Organization, is the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes. Quality of care must be: Effective – providing evidence-based...
by Child Life On Call | Jan 10, 2022 | Empowered Parent Tips, Uncategorized
By Katie Taylor, CCLS Families who are facing stressful and anxiety-provoking scenarios on the healthcare setting tend to be living moment-to-moment and the idea of reaching out to an organization, now matter how wonderful it may be, seems daunting and unrealistic at...
by Child Life On Call | Jan 3, 2022 | Child Life’s Value, Data & Metrics, Medical Play, Pain Management, Preparation & Support, Uncategorized
By Katie Taylor, CCLS When you walk into an appointment you can expect there to be a wait time… especially in healthcare. There are papers to sign, you’re asked several questions multiple times and it seems you meet at least a handful of people before you even see the...
by Child Life On Call | Sep 27, 2021 | Medical Play, Pain Management, Preparation & Support, Uncategorized
By: Katie Taylor, CCLS Child Life On Call This is a sponsored post by Gebauer Company, makers of Pain Ease. All opinions and views are my own. As children return to school after a year full of unexpected twists and turns, we can expect higher levels of signs of...