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.
Non-Accidental Trauma
Patients with a delayed or missed diagnosis of non-accidental trauma may experience severe injuries from recurring abuse and are at a higher risk of death.
Bedside Procedure Coordination Failures
Complex minor procedures take place every day in children’s hospitals, yet teams often overlook the coordinated planning required to perform them safely.
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
Non-Accidental Trauma
Failure to diagnose non-accidental trauma results in a high likelihood of reoccurring harm.
Bedside Procedures Coordination Failures
Teams may overlook the coordinated planning required to perform complex procedures safely.
Child Health Patient Safety Organization
Reduce the risk of harm for children in hospital settings by participating in the Child Health Patient Safety Organization®.
