Children's Hospitals Today

CHA's award-winning publication features articles on topics such as hospital operations, leadership strategies, behavioral and mental health, and quality initiatives.

How a NICU Nurse Boot Camp Is Strengthening Retention

A certification-focused program is building confidence and supporting long-term commitment to the specialty.

March 24, 2026

How a Children’s Hospital Reduced LWBS by 70%

A machine learning intervention ensures the highest-acuity patients receive emergency care quickly.

March 31, 2026

Practical Ways to Support Night Shift Nurses

A recent study found mindfulness and physical activity interventions can improve sleep and professional quality of life for overnight nursing teams.

March 24, 2026

5 Ways to Nurture Growth in Yourself and Others Through Mentorship

Discover the key lessons a children’s hospital leader learned from 20 years of mentoring.

March 11, 2026

How a Children’s Hospital Reduced Workforce Turnover by 70%

A simple method led to sustainable, system-wide changes that made employees want to stay.

March 11, 2026

Standardizing Behavioral Health Care to Improve Safety and Outcomes

By aligning teams around shared tools, real-time communication, and specialized expertise, a children’s hospital achieved significant gains in patient care, staff confidence, and system efficiency.

Feb. 25, 2026

Cutting Time to Care: An Early Onboarding Model for Advanced Practice Providers

Learn how a children’s hospital program acclimates newly graduated nurse practitioners, enabling them to work sooner.

Feb. 25, 2026

How to Train Staff in De-Escalation and Crisis Management

Asynchronous courses allow hospitals to offer critical violence prevention education to nurses and support staff.

Feb. 25, 2026

3 Data-Backed Strategies to Reduce Gun Violence Against Youth

A public health researcher at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions outlines a four-step approach to prevention.

Feb. 11, 2026

Bridging the Gender Gap in Pediatrics Leadership

Pediatric leaders outline how to get more women into leadership roles.

Jan. 29, 2026