Children’s of Alabama was recognized by the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) with a Pediatric Quality Award for waste reduction and improved efficiency.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and orthopedic group at Children’s worked together to standardize care for adolescent spinal fusion patients. The new processes give families an opportunity to participate in care and understand expectations prior to PICU admission. The results were shorter hospital stays for these patients and their families, as well as a cost savings of more than $800,000.

For more information, view the press release.