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Local Processes for Patients Lost to Follow-Up:
First check for Confidential Information Form in the Patient Information Form (found in orders or ad hoc form) If a test returns positive on a discharged patient and attempts to contact them are...
Patient STI Education
To minimize transmission and reinfection, patients should abstain from sexual intercourse until they and their partners have been treated (i.e., until completion of a 7-day regimen or for 7 days after...
Refer or Manage a Patient
Learn how to refer patients, access My Patient Connections, request a consult and find a Children's Mercy provider. In addition, we welcome your feedback and want to hear your thoughts and concerns as well...
Cardiac Patient Family Advisory Council
PFAC Cardiac Logo Vision To support the highest standard of excellence in cardiac care at Children's Mercy through meaningful collaboration between families and hospital staff. Mission The Cardiac PFAC...
Amoxicillin Allergies - Wise Use of Antibiotics - December 2022
Less than 1% of the population has a true allergy to beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin and amoxicillin. Clinicians can ask clarifying questions and refer for allergy testing, if necessary, to...
Hope Is Pragmatic - Pediatric Bioethics - December 2022
Clinicians welcome hope by inviting conversation about the caring community and resources a family will need now that their child will live with the impact of disease or trauma.
Confidential Documentation
Recommend confidential provider note type If test are still pending, must ensure Confidential Information Form is complete with patient's contact information Search for form as an order Once entered...
RSV Vaccine Development - Wide World of Vaccines - December 2022
While vaccines for RSV are in the works, they can't come soon enough for our vulnerable populations during this extremely difficult respiratory virus season.
Great Surge in Respiratory Illnesses - Hot Topics - December 2022
The U.S. is experiencing very high levels of influenza-like illnesses, including influenza, RSV and COVID-19.
Abdominal Pain: Metronidazole
Do not take on an empty stomach Even a small amount of food will decrease the chances of getting nausea with the medication Avoid alcohol while taking the medication, as this can cause vomiting Be sure...
High Acuity Readmission Risk Pediatric Screen (HARRPS) Tool
The High Acuity Readmission Risk Pediatric Screen (HARRPS) Tool helps ensure use of evidence-based tools in identification of pediatric patients at risk for readmission.
Dr. David White and Dr. Bill Black Receive Funding to Better Understand Physical Activity Behaviors in Youth With Cardiac Arrhythmia Disorders
Find a Researcher Researcher Network Donate Follow Us See All Stories Dr. David White and Dr. Bill Black Receive Funding to Better Understand Physical Activity Behaviors in Youth With Cardiac Arrhythmia...
IV Contrast for MRI and CT: Population at Risk for Acute Kidney Injury
Stem cell transplant Acute or past treatment of oncologic disease Congenital heart disease Undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass Single ventricle physiology History of heart transplant Solid organ transplant...
IV Contrast for MRI and CT: Contrast-associated Acute Kidney Injury
Any acute kidney injury (AKI) occurring within 48 hours after the administration of contrast media. The term post-contrast acute kidney injury (PC-AKI) is synonymous with contrast-associated acute kidney...
IV Contrast for CT & MRI in Kidney Disease
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
IV Contrast for MRI and CT: Risks and Benefits of Contrast Administration
The potential risks for developing serious skin conditions such as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) related to the modern gadolinium-based contrast agents are extremely low even in patients with...
Academic Curriculum - Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Conference room photo Thursday mornings include protected academic time. Hospice and Palliative Medicine Lecture Series is held weekly and covers pertinent HPM topics. The series ranges from small group...
Abdominal Pain: PPIs Maximum Starting Doses
Omeprazole (Prilosec): 40 mg daily Esomeprazole (Nexium): 40 mg daily - Available in powder form Lansoprazole (Prevacid): 30 mg daily Rabeprazole (AcipHex): 20 mg daily Pantoprazole (Protonix): 40 mg daily...
IV Contrast for MRI and CT: Order or Calculate eGFR-CR
CMH Order: "eGFR-Cr" OR Estimate eGFR-CR (link) *Current height and serum creatinine needed These pathways do not establish a standard of care...
Newly Diagnosed Solid Tumor
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...