The goal of this blog is to provide my own “hindsight,” when building the NICU milk/formula lab; and things that helped me with its successful construction and implementation. Throughout my career in neonatal and pediatric nursing, I’ve been fortunate to experience moving into new clinical units. My first was as a charge nurse, where our team …
I have worked for over 25 years creating and building IT applications for large and small companies. Designing with purpose feels more critical in Health Care than any other industry I’ve worked in. Keriton started as a pair of mobile applications focused specifically on Breast Milk Management. We managed inventory and ensured feeds were validated for …
When Keriton Kare first came to my unit, the photo-sharing function was a new workflow for staff. We were a bit skeptical about sending pictures to families. Did parents want photos of their babies with all the wires & equipment? Would it be disruptive at night for mothers already coping with sleep loss and stress? …
As a company focused on improving both safety and the NICU experience for patients and families, we were thrilled to partner with Today is a Good Day (TIAGD). As you continue reading, you’ll learn about all that TIAGD has to offer NICU families. TIAGD works with Keriton to help care teams reach more families through …
Devices and kits are becoming more prevalent among hospitals, donor banks and consumers as the trend continues to expand. Human milk analyzers are having a moment. This category includes devices that use light to analyze milk for macronutrient composition, as well as kits with test strips. But why is the moment now? Lactating parents, donor …
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The answer should be everything. Everything that is needed to complete one’s feeding task safely and timely. But how can all the information that is recommended live ON a bottle label? Infant and Pediatric Feedings: Guidelines for Preparation of Human Milk and Formula in Health Care Facilities 3rd Edition (by the Academy of Nutrition and …
“Should we be scanning breast milk?” “Ok, but what about the fortifiers? And bases for complex formulas? How about ready-to-feeds?” We hear these conversations at NICUs and children’s hospitals often. For some clinical nutrition programs, it’s important to scan a variety of products, in addition to human milk. Two-person administration verifications for maternal and donor …
As with most things in 2020, World Breastfeeding Week looked a little different than it usually does. This was no exception at Connecticut Children’s, but they did not let it stop the celebrations. Connecticut Children’s typically partners with Hartford Hospital to have a large party with games, prizes, snacks — many hospitals and speakers attend. …
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Talking to the Front Line It’s no wondering co-innovating with nurses creates the right solutions. There are 3.2 million nurses working across the U.S., and for the 17th consecutive year, the nursing profession is rated highest for honesty and ethics in Gallup’s annual poll. As the front line of patient care, nursing is intimately tied to …
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