safety Archive — Page 6 of 6

Sunlit outdoor playground with swings, a slide, climbing equipment, and soft ground surface at sunset.
May 1, 2013

Children’s Hospital offers playground safety tips for spring

As the weather finally begins to warm across Middle Tennessee, families may be looking for some outdoor diversions, such as visiting a local park. The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips to keep playground visits safe and injury-free.

Young child in a white outfit reaches toward a wall-mounted black screen or framed panel.
December 13, 2012

‘Tip-overs’ cause child injury, death

A lit red candle stands among evergreen branches, with blurred red ornaments and warm holiday lights in the background.
December 3, 2012

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges caution during holiday decorating

Children's Hospital exterior
November 20, 2012

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers toy safety tips for the holiday shopping season

As parents and relatives hit the stores this holiday season to acquire the hottest gadgets, gizmos and toys, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips on buying age-appropriate items and avoiding hidden dangers.

Children's Hospital exterior
October 18, 2012

Improved patient ‘handover’ process bolsters outcomes

Patient handovers matter. A lot. That’s the conclusion from Vanderbilt researchers who reviewed three years of patient data and found that major complications occurring within 24 hours after cardiac surgery were cut in half following the adoption of an improved handover process.

Emergency department personnel in protective gowns, masks, and hair covers demonstrate care for a simulated accident patient on a hospital stretcher while high school students observe.
September 27, 2012

Initiatives aim to enhance teen driver safety

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is garnering attention for its efforts to reduce motor vehicle-related deaths among young adults.