Akron Children’s is once again the first pediatric hospital in North America to achieve the highest level of certification under the current HIMSS C-COMM model. HIMSS Analytics, a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), has informed Akron Children’s that it has successfully achieved its Community Care Outcomes Maturity Model (C-COMM) […]
Hospital Updates
Patient experience spotlight: Dr. Christopher Costin
Every month, Akron Children’s celebrates an employee for providing an outstanding patient experience. Our most recent honoree is Dr. Christopher Costin, a pediatric rheumatologist. Dr. Costin recently received these kind comments from a grateful parent: “Dr. Costin is probably the best doctor we’ve ever seen, pediatric or adult. He was excellent at connecting with my son. He […]
Akron Children’s expands inpatient behavioral healthcare
With the new inpatient behavioral health unit, Akron Children’s took a huge step forward in meeting the demand for the highest levels of behavioral healthcare for patients ages 5 to up to 18. The previous, 24-bed unit moved from the eighth floor of the main hospital building. Now located on the fifth floor of Kay […]
Akron Children’s Simulation Center sets residents and students up for success
The Akron Children’s Simulation Center for Safety and Reliability is among the largest and most advanced training facilities in the region. It includes realistic learning spaces such as patient rooms, a surgical lab, an operating room suite, and emergency and intensive care rooms. In addition, each area has technology that allows learners and instructors to […]
Akron Children’s earns renewal of prestigious Level 1 Children’s Surgery Verification
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has renewed Akron Children’s verification as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center through its Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program (ACS CSV). The renewal extends the verification through 2028. Akron Children’s first earned this distinction in 2022, becoming the first hospital in northeast Ohio to achieve it. Level 1 […]
Patient experience spotlight: Dr. Kevin Watson
Each month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an excellent patient experience. Our most recent honoree is Dr. Kevin Watson, a pediatric gastroenterologist. Dr. Watson recently received these kind comments from an appreciative parent: “Dr. Kevin Watson is incredible! My poor kid has been suffering with gastrointestinal problems for years (most of his life, […]
