Because Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital cares for fragile children with medically complex needs, protecting these children and the hospital staff members who care for them from COVID-19 has been a critical priority.
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital recently added an outpatient psychology service to support medically complex patients who come to the hospital for outpatient therapy or clinics.
While 2020 has been heavy with worry thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the team at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has reason to celebrate. The hospital has surpassed a full year—a record—without having a central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) in any patients.
Debi Kienstra, RN, BSN, was so immersed in her daily work caring for patients at Ranken Jordan that she nearly missed a special ceremony honoring her as the hospital’s second DAISY Award winner. In fact, she didn’t even know she was nominated for the award.
We’re privileged to care for some of the most medically complex children every single day. As we enter Hospital Week, I am in awe at the resilience and determination of each team member has demonstrated this past year, especially these past few months. Your hopeful spirits are contagious. Just look at Lisa Wana, one of our extraordinary children who has shown us what can happen when we never give up.
On Thursday, May 7th, Ranken Jordan will participate in Give STL Day, a 24-hour online fundraising event to support non-profits in the Greater St. Louis area. We are grateful for the St. Louis Community Foundation’s leadership in proceeding with Give STL Day, as well as to the Berges Family Foundation for being the Give STL Day presenting sponsor. Our hearts go out to everyone across the world afflicted directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic.