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The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network have just launched the SUSTAIN Virtual Paediatrician Support Service! A free, evidence-based program designed to strengthen GP-led paediatric care close to home*. Through virtual paediatrician co-consultations, email and phone support, and weekly Lunch’n’Learn discussions, this service helps GPs: ✅Navigate long wait times ✅Facilitate fast-tracking urgent referrals ✅Reduce unnecessary referrals ✅Maximise GP-led paediatric care close to home Research shows this model boosts GP confidence and empowers families to trust their GP for paediatric care. If you are a GP in NSW and would like more information or want to register to use this new service, please visit our website➡️ https://lnkd.in/giymfMWh *The SUSTAIN program is not a patient referral or an emergency care service.

As part of our October spotlight on pediatric palliative care, we’re sharing the newly introduced Canadian Core Care Pathway for Pediatric Palliative Care - a nationally-informed guide that supports children and families from the point of diagnosis through every phase of their care journey. 🧭 Adapted from the UK’s Together for Short Lives pathway and shaped by families, clinicians, and experts across Canada, this pathway sets a clear standard for equitable, consistent, and family-centred care - no matter where a child lives or receives support. To help bring this vision to life, the Pediatric Palliative Care Alliance has launched a new Resource Hub:   🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBjaUQBx   This space is designed to support healthcare professionals with practical, evidence-based tools, education, and guidance - all in one place. Funded by Health Canada and grounded in cross-country collaboration, these resources reflect a shared commitment to strengthening pediatric palliative care across Canada. #PediatricPalliativeCare #LifeAndDeathMatters #PalliativeCareCanada #FamilyCentredCare #HealthCareProfessionals #TogetherForShortLives #HealthCanada #PPCPathway

The Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) Baker Emergency Department has earned Level II Silver Accreditation as a Geriatric Emergency Department from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), making it one of only three emergency departments in Florida to achieve this distinction. No emergency department in the state currently holds Level I Gold accreditation. The recognition through ACEP’s Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) program reflects NCH’s commitment to providing evidence-based, age-friendly care tailored to the needs of older adults. The Silver Level designation recognizes emergency departments that have integrated senior care practices into daily operations and demonstrated leadership in advancing geriatric emergency medicine. “Earning this accreditation underscores our dedication to ensuring older adults receive safe, compassionate, and specialized care,” said Caitlin George, Administrative Director of Emergency Services for NCH. “Our teams have worked diligently to make our emergency departments more responsive to the needs of seniors and this recognition reflects that effort to enhance the emergency experience for older adults.” Tap the 🔗 in comments.

I had the privilege of speaking about paediatric Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction (DGBIs) at a conference with over 900 registered GPs. A common theme emerged: "We want to help these children, but there are very few paediatric services to refer to, and 10 minutes isn't enough time to meaningfully address nutrition." They're absolutely right. DGBIs like paediatric IBS and functional abdominal pain are multifactorial, often misunderstood, and hugely disruptive to a child's quality of life. These families need time, education and structured support, especially when nutrition, stress, the microbiota and the gut-brain axis all play a role. This is exactly why I created my 12-week programme for families. To provide the depth, continuity and individualised support that isn't possible within a standard GP appointment. But I also recognise that not all families can access private support. I'm delighted to be contributing to the forthcoming UK paediatric IBS nutrition guidelines. I hope that this will empower NHS services to build business cases and expand paediatric dietetic support across the UK, so that every child receives the care they deserve, regardless of background. Thank you to the organisers and to every GP who attended, asked questions and shared their challenges. Our children's gut health is in good hands when multidisciplinary teams work together. 🌱 #IBS #paediatrics #dietitian

Paediatric Cardiac Arrest with Paul Banerjee. Paediatric Series Part 3 Paediatric cardiac arrest remains one of the most challenging scenarios in pre-hospital care. National US data show overall survival rates of 4.9% in infants and neurologically intact survival of only 1–4%, figures that have remained largely unchanged for decades. However, Polk County Fire Rescue (Florida) has redefined what’s possible. Under the leadership of Medical Director Dr. Paul Banerjee, the department implemented a series of evidence-informed but unconventional changes — including: ➡️ A “NO/NO/GO” dispatch system to reduce response times ➡️ On-scene resuscitation with delayed transport ➡️ Permissive hypercarbia post-intubation ➡️ Mechanical CPR and comprehensive airway management The result? A 46% neurologically intact survival rate — nearly ten times the national average. In our latest episode, Dr. Banerjee discusses how challenging long-held assumptions and empowering providers with robust, data-driven protocols can dramatically improve outcomes in paediatric cardiac arrest. 🎧 Available now on the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast: https://lnkd.in/eCKuRMrG Paul Banerjee

The DBHDD Board formally recognized Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) for its leadership in advancing recovery support and patient care for individuals affected by substance use disorders and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Through partnership with DBHDD, NGMC has established several innovative peer support programs in both the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Emergency Department. These include the Maternal Peer Support Program in the NICU, the ED-CARES Program, and peer support programs for individuals experiencing substance use or alcohol-related emergencies. The Board expressed its appreciation for NGMC’s continued commitment to improving outcomes for patients and families and for serving as a model of recovery-oriented care in Georgia. Special thanks to NGMC’s Elizabeth Holcomb, Executive Director of Gov. Affairs, and Brittany Smith, NICU Nurse Director, for traveling down to share their work with our Board this week.

October is Pediatric Palliative Care Awareness Month The new Canadian Core Care Pathway for Pediatric Palliative Care, developed with input from families, clinicians, and experts nationwide (and adapted from the UK’s Together for Short Lives model), offers a clear, compassionate roadmap from diagnosis through every phase of care. It sets a strong foundation for equitable, consistent, and family-centred support across settings. To help bring this vision into practice, the Pediatric Palliative Care Resource Hub provides evidence-based tools, education, and guidance that enable collaboration across hospital, community, and home environments. Designed to strengthen clinical capacity nationwide, it supports healthcare professionals with accessible, practical resources - all in one place. This initiative aligns closely with the work of Careteam Technologies. Our cloud-based connected care platform extends this impact by enabling seamless collaboration across care settings — translating national pathways into real-world coordination. It connects clinicians, specialists, families, and community supports through shared care plans and communication tools. By bridging digital infrastructure with evidence-based resources, initiatives like the Pediatric Palliative Care Resource Hub and our collaborative platform together strengthen the delivery of integrated, compassionate, and family-centred pediatric palliative care — wherever children and families receive care in Canada. Dr. Paul Hebert, Catherine Faulds, Samantha Winemaker, Hsien Seow #PediatricPalliativeCare #IntegratedCare #DigitalHealth #CareCoordination 

𝗞𝗧𝗣𝗛 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 🏥 KTPH has introduced Singapore’s first dedicated emergency care area for elderly patients, known as the Geriatric Emergency Medicine Comprehensive Assessment and Responsive Engagement (GEM CARE). A collaboration between the Acute and Emergency Care (ED) department, the Geriatric Medicine department as well as Rehabilitation Services, GEM CARE offers a calmer, safer, and more supportive environment within the ED. 🤝 A multidisciplinary team of ED doctors, geriatricians, geriatric emergency medicine nurses and physiotherapists works closely to assess and manage elderly patients’ complex medical, functional, and social needs. Nurses trained in geriatric and palliative care provide compassionate, person-centred support, while physiotherapists help patients stay active through guided exercises that prevent muscle loss and promote recovery. It features biophilic design, wider corridors and safety enhancements such as grab bars and shower chairs to promote comfort and reduce fall risks for patients. The area also includes a reminiscence corner, where patients can interact with the care team and their loved ones in a familiar, comforting setting that helps reduce confusion and anxiety. GEM CARE is expected to serve more than 1,000 patients annually and shorten hospital stays from a week to 24 hours, improving outcomes and patient experience. 👵🏻👴🏻

𝗞𝗧𝗣𝗛 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 🏥 KTPH has launched GEM CARE, Singapore’s first dedicated emergency care area for seniors. 👵🏻👴🏻 A collaboration across Emergency, Geriatric and Rehab teams, GEM CARE offers a calmer, safer space designed to meet elderly patients’ medical and emotional needs. With thoughtful design and a multidisciplinary care team, it helps seniors recover faster and return home sooner. 💜 #NHGhealth #OneNHG #healthiertogether

The Canada’s Pediatric Palliative Care Alliance | Alliance des soins palliatifs pédiatrique has launched a resource hub designed to build #PalliativeCare capacity across #Canada, with practical, clinically relevant tools that strengthen care delivery for children and families. Find: ✅ Guides ✅Checklists ✅Clinical tools ✅Guidelines ✅Articles ✅Education modules and recorded sessions ✅And more… 🔗 Explore the site and see how it can support your practice: https://lnkd.in/gbNAiCQc