Santa took a break from his busy Christmas preparations to visit Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital and deliver gifts to patients. An annual tradition, the event was sponsored by members of the Maryland Heights Police Department and the Maryland Heights Fire Department who hosted the visit and raised money so every child could receive a gift from their wish list.
After just one step into the halls of Ranken Jordan, most people immediately notice the ways in which the hospital does not quite have the same feel as others. The culture of play and compassion permeates every aspect of Ranken Jordan, down to the design of the space. Year-round, the hospital maintains a sort of magic by refreshing decorations that enhance the feel of each season. Whether there is a new display by the art room, or seasonal gnomes on the patient kitchen door, Ranken Jordan rarely looks the same on two separate visits. The holidays are no different as multiple people come together each year to transform the hospital into a proper winter wonderland. This year, the Ranken Jordan development team partnered with volunteer coordinator, Jenna Firehammer, to include the help of some very generous donors.
The Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) serves as a focus group that previews hospital programs/initiatives and gives feedback to make them better. They also serve as an intentional community to connect caregivers with each other in order to provide solidarity and support. Last month, PFAC announced their Champion of Family Centered Care, Lizzie White!
Hospital environments need to be more stimulating for its youngest patients to mitigate the risk of developmental delay, new research from Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital suggests.
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital was recently awarded the Missouri Hospital Association’s 2023 Compass Honor. This award recognizes a Missouri hospital for outstanding efforts in effectively partnering with their Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC).
Katy Cox, RN, a charge nurse at Ranken Jordan, is the first-ever winner of the Missouri Hospital Association’s (MHA) Nurse Champion Award. Katy was selected for the Nurse Champion Award out of 22 individual nurses nominated by their peers.