Exemplary professional practice Riley Value Analysis Committee
Nursing contributions to organizational recognition
U.S. News & World Report Riley Children’s is honored to be ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report . For 2024 – 2025, Riley Children’s was ranked in 11 out of 11 pediatric specialties. We are also recognized as Indiana’s best children’s hospital. In addition, our Urology (No. 5), Pulmonology (No. 8) and Nephrology (No. 10) programs are ranked in the top 10 nationally and six total programs are ranked in the top 25. Riley Children’s is also one of six IU Health hospitals recognized as 2025 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report .
Levels of Care Riley Children’s is designated as Obstetrical Level of Care IV and a Neonatal Level of Care IV, giving mothers and infants high-level care under one roof. Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Riley Children’s pediatric inpatient rehabilitation unit is CARF accredited, recognizing our inpatient rehab program for its commitment to the care and well-being of patients. Our inpatient rehab team helps children and teens optimize recovery, maximize quality of life and improve functional ability. Children’s Surgery Verification Program Riley Children’s has been named a Level I Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons, becoming the first children’s hospitals in Indiana to earn this status.
In the summer of 2024, a Riley Value Analysis Committee (VAC) was established to develop and implement an organized and systematic approach to determine the value of products while supporting and complementing process improvement, improved outcomes, safety and quality practices, and financial stewardship. This committee is chaired by Kristin Miller, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPN, and Troy Tinsley, MBA, PMP, Director of Supply Chain. In 2024, the work of the VACs across IU Health saved the system $2 million. One product that the Riley VAC implemented is the Microbore Tri-fuse Extension Set. This was a request that was brought to the Riley VAC by Colleen Flora, MSN, CPN, PCNS, to improve patient safety and reduce harm. This product aligns with our tubing change policy and can be changed every seven days instead of every three days like the previous product. New knowledge and innovation Nurse Residency Program
evidence-based practice projects
In 2024, the Nurse Residency Program led by Bri Carrera, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, and Mary Claire Smith, MSN, RN, began partnering with key stakeholders in the document review process to review evidence-based practice
American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Designation In January 2024, Riley Children’s obtained its fifth Magnet Recognition Program designation. Magnet designation is awarded to organizations approximately every four years to healthcare organizations that demonstrate exceptional nursing practice and quality patient care. Eight Riley nurses attended the ANCC Magnet conference in October and walked the stage to celebrate this accomplishment. As of September 2024, there are 48 pediatric- only hospitals that have Magnet designation, and 91 organizations that have achieved Magnet designation five times or more (less than 1%). Nurse Residency Program The Nurse Residency Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Nurse Residency Program is one of two accredited programs in Indiana.
and make recommendations to the documents based on their findings. So far, the Nurse Residency Program groups have reviewed 12 documents, and four documents have been finalized with their recommendations and literature tables. One specific evidence- based practice recommendation from a Nurse Residency Program group that was implemented was adding a fresh tracheostomy sign as an appendix to the Tracheostomy Care for Neonatal and Pediatric Patients policy. Adding the fresh tracheostomy sign as an appendix to the policy makes it easy for clinical team members to print the sign and align with evidence-based practice. Evidence-based practice projects by our Nurse Residency Program participants play a crucial role in impacting the health of our patients. Improved patient outcomes, standardized care, enhanced safety, continuous improvement and patient-centered care all lead to more effective and personalized care for our patients. Additionally, this work contributes to professional development for our new nurses by developing critical thinking and research skills. Riley Innovations in Practice Symposium In October 2024, Riley Innovations in Practice (RIP) Council hosted its annual symposium. Seven presenters representing various disciplines such as nursing, pharmacy and physicians shared their evidence-based practice, quality improvement and research projects completed at Riley Children’s. The opportunity to share interprofessional projects helps to foster a culture of knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and enhanced collaboration. Empirical outcomes
Level I Pediatric Trauma Center Riley Children’s is verified as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), keeping us on the leading edge of trauma care practices, which helps us to meet the unique needs of children with traumatic injuries. Riley Burn Program The Riley Burn Program is Indiana’s only dedicated pediatric burn program verified by the American Burn Association (ABA) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
35% reduction in hospital-acquired pressure injuries
1% below goal for NTSV C-section rate
3% improvement in patient experience question: “ Did nurses treat you with courtesy/ respect Riley-wide? ”
8.6% improvement in Emergency Department access (door-to-doc)
6.9% improvement in left without being seen (LWBS)
Riley team members celebrate our fifth Magnet Recognition Program designation
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