Initiatives

At UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, we take pride in our care and relentless quest for self-improvement. From local to national safety and quality initiatives, you can be assured that Children’s Hospital is involved.

Our hospital has created and implemented many tools that encourage safe practices for employees and families. During your visit to Children’s, you will see these initiatives at work. You will also be included in the decision-making and care process.

We hold our team members to a higher standard so that you can focus on what matters most. Our employees are held accountable for delivering a high level of care while also making sure to address the needs of our patients and families.

In this section learn more about our quality initiatives, including:

• Condition Help
• Event Reporting
• Hand Hygiene
• Handoff
• Patient- and Family-Centered Rounds
• FAQs