While the cranes, bulldozers, cement mixers, contractor vans and hard-hatted men and women diligently plug away at constructing the $20 million Beeghly campus expansion building structure, a group of 25 service line managers meet in a “war room” nearby to plan out the details. The Transition Steering Committee, chaired by Lisa Taafe, meets every 1-2 […]
New digs unveiled in Green for primary care
Every day about 130 infants, children and teens walk through the doors of Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) in Green for a well-child check-up, sick visit or sports physical.
Akron Children’s opens new location in Warren
Starting Nov. 17, Akron Children’s will offer specialty services in Warren. Services will include cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, urology, lab and radiology. To celebrate the new space, Akron Children’s hosted a community open house.
Lean Six Sigma process gives neurology a new look
Akron Children’s neurology patients will notice a brighter “neighborhood” feel on their next visit with colorful tulips, trees and birds on the walls and, more importantly, a more efficient, streamlined flow for getting in and out of appointments. The redesign of the neurology department is just the start of massive remodeling of the hospital’s neurodevelopmental science center.
Leaders in the Mahoning Valley earn their Blue Belts
Before the big game, football players huddle in the locker room with their coaches, devising plays on a large board in an effort to win the game. But huddling is no longer exclusively for sports. It’s just one of the new strategies being applied at Akron Children’s Hospital to ensure its staff functions as a winning team.
How will healthcare look in 20 years? That would be nice to know as we build now
As Akron Children’s Hospital moves forward with its $200 million campus expansion, a crystal ball would come in handy. With healthcare reform, changing demographics, and other uncertainties, our goal is to build flexibility into our design in every way possible. We can make educated guesses regarding future patient volumes and acuity, reimbursement levels, the always-changing technology and best practices for care, but they are just that – educated guesses.
