Empowering Our People
Culture, Connection And Growth—Rooted In Purpose
A vibrant culture flourishes when people feel encouraged, appreciated and empowered. Through opportunities for mentorship, recognition and an ongoing focus on well-being, we are creating a workplace where employees can develop their strengths, inspire others and positively impact the patients and families we care for each day.
Nurses Week 2025: Coloring The World With Care
During Nurses Week 2025, we celebrated our incredible nurses with fun activities, sweet treats and wellness activities. Each day, our nurses bring color to the lives of patients and families—not with paint or pastels, but with compassion, knowledge and extraordinary care. The theme for 2025, Coloring the World with Care, invited us to reflect on the many ways our 4,000 incredible nurses who make up more than 20% of our total workforce infuse our health system with strength, empathy and hope.
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A Culture Of Excellence: Cincinnati Children’s Receives National Recognition From AHA For Excellence in Resuscitation And CPR
Cincinnati Children’s was honored with four prestigious awards from the American Heart Association (AHA), recognizing our organization’s commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based resuscitation care:
Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG) Gold-Level Award for resuscitating neonate/infant patients. This recognition is specifically awarded to the NICU.
GWTG Silver-Level Award for resuscitating pediatric patients
GWTG Silver-Level Award for resuscitating adult patients
Target: CPR Award for using the most current, research-based practices
“These awards show Cincinnati Children’s commitment to caring for those in their community who need cardiovascular care,”
These recognitions are based on data submitted from Jan. 2023 to Dec. 2024 through the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® - Resuscitation program, a national quality improvement initiative designed to enhance patient care using research-backed treatment protocols.
The GWTG - Resuscitation Gold and Silver awards acknowledge the health system’s proven dedication to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest and improving survival rates. The program promotes adherence to the most up-to-date clinical guidelines, including rapid response by medical emergency teams, timely and effective CPR, and structured post-resuscitation care.
“In 2024, we implemented a process for entering code data for each of our individual codes as part of our ongoing participation in the Get With The Guidelines initiative,” said Brittany Dorazio, clinical manager of the NICU. “This initiative supports quality improvement efforts by collecting standardized, evidence-based data to track and improve patient care outcomes.”
As part of this work, the team captured critical clinical, procedural and outcome variables for each NICU code event. All data points were submitted to the AHA for national benchmarking and helped to draw out broader insights into resuscitation practices and performance.
The Target: CPR Award further highlights the health system’s use of real-time CPR quality monitoring during Code Blue events— which can significantly impact patient survival.
Units across Cincinnati Children’s undergo regular CPR training through code simulations where employees use a defibrillator to provide feedback on how effective their compressions are. During these simulations, onlooking peers also call out what would make their compressions more effective, including rate, depth and recoil. The team discusses barriers to effective CPR and how important it is to minimize time off the chest so they can achieve the best outcomes.
“By following the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols, the health system can help realize our shared vision of improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates—a win for health care systems, families and communities," said Donald Lloyd-Jones, past volunteer president of the AHA and current volunteer chair of the Association’s Quality Oversight Committee.
For more information about the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® program, visit heart.org.
A Culture Of Safety: Community Clinics Take Steps To Be Prepared For Anything
The general community pediatric clinics in Fairfield, at Hopple St. and at the Burnet Campus Primary Care Center (PPC) have always been equipped to handle well-child checks, immunizations and sick visits, and now, thanks to emergency preparedness training, these clinics are ready for whatever may present—ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Maureen Switzer, education specialist, initially collaborated with the Hopple Street Clinic to run informal simulations based on real cases in which patients have come into the clinic with urgent needs requiring immediate intervention. Led by Maureen and Susan Snyder, RN, these bi-monthly sessions have significantly improved emergency response readiness.
“There’s been significant improvement in emergency response following these simulations,” said Bobbie Turner, MSN, RN, clinical manager at the Hopple Street Clinic.
Building on this success, the team partnered with the Center for Simulation and Research to formalize the training. The first official simulation was conducted on Sept. 2 at the PPC, involving providers, nurses, medical assistants, registration staff and many other team members in the office.
“The first simulation of a quickly deteriorating patient in our primary clinic space was a success,” Brant Merkt, RN, EMT-B, simulation education consultant, said. “The participation from staff and the commitment from clinic leadership to hold regular simulations is a great example of our teams striving to be the best. Early intervention for severely ill children is paramount, and families can now be sure that Cincinnati Children’s clinics will be ready for anything.”
Each site will conduct two simulations by the end of the fiscal year, with a focus on identifying areas for improvement and strengthening emergency preparedness.
"Simulation education supports staff in delivering rapid, confident and lifesaving care during patient emergencies to ensure every child gets the care they need in a crisis,” Maureen said.
A Culture Of Growth: Nursing Development Conference Designed To Reignite Dedicated Nursing Staff Across Cincinnati Children’s
The second frontline nursing development conference was held in December for over 100 Cincinnati Children’s frontline nurses to reconnect, reflect and recharge.
The day was filled with insightful discussions on the importance of checking in, infusing gratitude into everyday life and introducing small-but-mighty tips and tricks to boost situational awareness for everyone. The event featured Meg Soper’s return to the Sabin Auditorium stage, where she brought her energy, excitement and love for the nursing profession, and shared valuable lessons with a perfect blend of humor, joy and motivation.
Events throughout the day, such as the keynote address, team-building workshop and a “Start, Stop, Continue” session, were designed to elevate nursing practice. These activities aimed to strengthen professional identity, foster clinical judgment, promote evidence-based practice and enhance leadership strategies.
“It was a privilege to attend,” said Avantae Savage-Crenshaw, MSN, CCCTM, care manager. “The whole day effectively supported teamwork, applied clinical reasoning and helped identify gaps in systems-level practice."
The conference was made possible by support from the Scripps Foundation, whose donation ensures that frontline nurses have access to meaningful development opportunities and spaces where they can rediscover the “why” that drives their work.
“What left the most profound impression on me was our dedicated nursing staff,” said Allison Schlinkert, MSN, RN, assistant vice president of Patient Services. “Nursing is not merely a profession; it’s a calling that demands immense dedication and resilience. I hope the group felt a new sense of strength, gratitude and appreciation for their invaluable contributions.”
