Publications by authors named "Dora D O'Neil"
Congenit Heart Dis
May 2019
Article Synopsis
- The Pediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative (PAC) was formed in 2014 to enhance the quality and experience of cardiac care outside intensive care units, starting with a survey to assess current practices and resource use among member hospitals.
- A detailed 126-question survey was distributed to 34 centers, with an impressive 91% completion rate, covering aspects like staffing, available resources, and care practices, revealing significant variations in treatment approaches.
- The findings show a diverse range of unit structures and care practices across centers, highlighting the opportunity to identify best practices that could lead to improved care quality for pediatric cardiac patients.
