Emerging Safety Risks for Pediatric Hospitals
Assessments by the Child Health Patient Safety Organization® (PSO) reveal potential risks pediatric hospitals and health care professionals should be aware of.
Delayed Recognition of Strokes
Symptoms and risk factors for pediatric arterial ischemic strokes (AIS) and intracerebral hemorrhage strokes (ICD) are many and varied, making recognition difficult.
Self-Harm During Constant Observation
Complex and demanding health care environments may allow opportunities for patients to attempt self-harm despite observation. Care team vigilance and communication are key to maintaining safe patient care.
Pediatric health care organizations should ensure they’re following current pediatric preventive practices and immediate recommendations included in the Safety Watch.
Data for the Safety Watch is compiled from Child Health PSO safety analysis. Join the only federally registered PSO in the U.S. dedicated solely to children’s hospitals.
Child Health PSO® Safety Watches
View a full list of past Safety Watches released by CHA's Child Health Patient Safety Organization®.
2026 PSO Safety Watches
Delayed Recognition of Strokes
The numerous varieties of symptoms and risk factors for pediatric strokes make recognition difficult.
Self-Harm During Constant Observation
Complex and demanding health care environments may allow opportunities for patients to attempt self-harm despite observation.
Child Health Patient Safety Organization
Reduce the risk of harm for children in hospital settings by participating in the Child Health Patient Safety Organization®.
